Adventure Diversion Program
An Effective Practice
Description
The goal of the Adventure Diversion Program is to reduce the number of out-of-home placements for juveniles living in Carroll County, Maryland who have violated probation. Program staff aim to improve prosocial and conflict resolution skills through experiential learning and outdoor recreational activities.
During the week, the youths participate in team- and character- building exercises during which they are encouraged to develop new ways to respond to relationships, stressors, and responsibility. One Saturday a month, the youths participate in an outdoor wilderness activity that is designed to allow them to practice the skills that they have learned.
During the week, the youths participate in team- and character- building exercises during which they are encouraged to develop new ways to respond to relationships, stressors, and responsibility. One Saturday a month, the youths participate in an outdoor wilderness activity that is designed to allow them to practice the skills that they have learned.
Goal / Mission
The goal of the Adventure Diversion Program is to reduce the number of out-of-home placements for juveniles who have violated probation.
Results / Accomplishments
Data shows that of the 74 youth that participated in the Adventure Diversion Program since 2006, 82.4% did not violate a court order while participating. In addition, pretest/posttest results showed that 90% of participants demonstrated improvements in prosocial and conflict-resolution skills. Statistically significant improvements were also seen in self-control, respect, sense of community, and leadership.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Carroll County Youth Service Bureau
Primary Contact
Joyce Agatone
59 Kate Wagner Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-2500 ext. 8640
jagatone@ccysb.org
http://www2.dsgonline.com/dso2/dso_program_detail....
59 Kate Wagner Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-2500 ext. 8640
jagatone@ccysb.org
http://www2.dsgonline.com/dso2/dso_program_detail....
Topics
Community / Crime & Crime Prevention
Organization(s)
Carroll County Youth Service Bureau
Location
Carroll County, MD
Target Audience
Teens