Issues Involving the Legal System
Alternative sentencing
Adolescents convicted of a crime are generally sent to a state Youth Authority (YA).
In California alone there are almost 6,000 offenders within the confines of the YA.
Over 60% of committed youth offenders in these institutions are over the age of 18. Probation officer and parole agent caseloads have almost increased to the point where supervision may become meaningless and superficial. When your youth is at risk of being sentenced to be included with this potentially dangerous and negative population, we can help.
The Courts handling these cases are generally very receptive to our recommendations of alternative sentencing programs that will allow your adolescent child the opportunity to address their issues in a safe and stable environment.
Our consultants will work with you and your attorney to create a plan that will be presented to the court.
We may also, at our discretion, limit the number of clients we accept at any one time, as we spend a great deal of individual time with each family.
