Pressley Ridge Washington County Diversion Program Mentoring Initiative

Pressley Ridge Washington County Diversion Program Mentoring Initiative Pressley Ridge Washington County Diversion Program Mentoring Initiative increases mentoring opportunities for at-risk youth in Maryland.

The Department of Juvenile Services screen police reports as they come in and forward any first time non-violent offenders to the Diversion Program. A Diversion case manager is assigned and provides the following services: a Risks and Needs Screening; linkage to community resources; referrals to juvenile offender programs; regular monitoring; and follow-up to address additional concerns before clo

sing the case. The Washington County Diversion Program has established a list of consequences that vary according to the offense. Youth may be assigned any one or more of the following: community service hours, written apology, essay of understanding, educational group (determined by the offense committed), drug/alcohol screening at the local Health Department, mental health evaluation/treatment, restitution, and no contact with the alleged victim. The maximum consequences for a drug paraphernalia charge through the Diversion program would be: 40 hours community service, a screening/evaluation at the local Health Department, and to attend the drug education group offered through our office. Youth who are involved in the Child in Need of Supervision (CINS) program are voluntarily refereed by their guardians. Youth are screened to qualify and assigned Case Managers for 6-12 months. There is no payment for these services therefor any family regardless of socio-economic status can utilize the CINS program. The family develops a treatment plan centered on their strengths and challenges. The Case Manger works with the family to achieve goals, access community resources and develop protective factors. Youth involved in either the CINS or Diversion programs are offered mentors; they volunteer to engage in mentoring relationships. They are then screened, trained and matched.

11/25/2014

Thank you to the woman of Soroptimist for allowing us to share information about the mentoring program. Your a great group of woman!

Looking for something to do with your mentee this weekend? How about FREE Ice Skating?
10/16/2014

Looking for something to do with your mentee this weekend? How about FREE Ice Skating?

Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex Grand Reopening Celebration this Saturday. Free public skating, Figure skating demos and learn to play ice hockey! Fun for the whole family!!

07/28/2014

There are three youth from the mentoring program who were blessed with scholarships to the "Created to Be Me" camp this week. Thank you Lara Shepard you are an amazing woman.

07/25/2014

School is right around the corner. Talk with your mentee about their school goals for the 2014-2015 school year and help them make a plan to achieve them.

If you and your mentee would like to collect books I will make sure they get to the Rotary.
07/18/2014

If you and your mentee would like to collect books I will make sure they get to the Rotary.

Give the Gift of Reading to a child!!

Collected books will used for the Hagerstown Rotary Literacy Initiative, a community effort to improve early childhood literacy in Washington County. Books will be distributed throughout the community where they will have the greatest impact on at-risk children. Your book will help a child learn to read. Your book could be the first book a child has ever owned!

07/15/2014

Thank you to the Antietam Exchange Club of Hagerstown, MD for giving our organization an opportunity to share information about the mentoring program.

Happy Birthday America! Our offices will be closed until Monday July 7th. Have a happy and safe holiday.
07/02/2014

Happy Birthday America! Our offices will be closed until Monday July 7th. Have a happy and safe holiday.

06/23/2014

Don't forget that our field trip is scheduled for 6/25. Make sure we have your permission slip by 8:30am.

It is a wonderful day! Come celebrate with us tonight at Pangborn Park. There will be food, games and the Mentor of the ...
06/20/2014

It is a wonderful day! Come celebrate with us tonight at Pangborn Park. There will be food, games and the Mentor of the Year will be awarded.

Looking for something to do this weekend with your mentee.
06/11/2014

Looking for something to do this weekend with your mentee.

This delightful day in the park will feature excellent food, entertainment for children, and a fishing extravaganza open to all senior citizens, children, an...

06/09/2014

Thursday is the last day of school! What are your summer plans. The mentoring program has June covered. BBQ on 6/20 from 5-8 at Pangborn Park and Lakemont Field Trip on 6/25 call Ms. Angie for more info 301-791-7314.

Looking for somthing to do tonight with your mentee?
06/06/2014

Looking for somthing to do tonight with your mentee?

What could be a better Friday night family activity than an outdoor movie in the park? Make it out this Friday night to the Band Shell at City Park for a special outdoor showing of “Frozen” at 8:00pm.

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44 N Potomac Street, Fl 3rd
Hagerstown, MD
21740

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13017917314

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