Some youth are supervised while living at home or in the community instead of staying in a detention center or treatment program. Staff work with these youth and their families to provide support, monitor progress, and help them stay on track.
Community supervision can happen at different stages:
- Pre-court: Some cases can be handled informally without going to court. Youth are supervised and connected to services to address issues early.
- Community detention: This is a structured form of supervision for youth whose cases are still pending in court but who need closer monitoring to reduce the risk of reoffending or missing court.
- Probation or aftercare: After a judge makes a decision in a case, a youth may be supervised in the community instead of being placed outside the home.
Across all of these, the goal is to help youth succeed at home, in school, and in their community while meeting court requirements.