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Podville
Podville was designed to be an alternative to placing a child in detention.
Days and Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Community Youth Program
Community Youth Program was designed to provide a structured activity for male offenders that encourage physical fitness and community service
Days and Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
As scheduled by supervisor
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number 105 East Chestnut Street
(740) 393-6799
(staff may not answer the phone during the program)
Fitness for Female Youth (FFY)
The Fitness for Female Youth program was designed to provide structured activity that provides education about issues the affect girls in today's society.
Days and Hours Tuesday, Thursday
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
As scheduled by supervisor
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number 105 East Chestnut Street
(740) 393-6799
(staff may not answer the phone during the program)
Skills Shop
The Skills Shop is designed for youth involved in our diversion program. This program teaches problem solving socialization and teaches life skills
Days and Hours This program is scheduled as needed.
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number 105 East Chestnut Street
(740) 393-6799
(staff may not answer the phone during the program)
Changing Faces 4-H Club
Changing Faces 4-H Club was started in the mid 90's to help divert youth whose behavior is risky. The majority of youth placed in this program are low risk offenders who need structured activity. This program sets goals for each session.
The skills that will be worked on are life skills, project management and socialization. The youth create projects and help with the garden at the Knox County Juvenile Court Probation office. These youth also participate in the Knox County Junior Fair program and the projects they create during the year are on disply during the Knox County Fair.
Days and Hours Monday's 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number 105 East Chestnut Street
(740) 393-6799
(staff may not answer the phone during the program)
Peddle Pushers
This program is designed for all youth on probation or diversion and is to promote physical fitness, self esteem and encourage drug free activity. The youth ride bikes provided by the court. They ride bikes on the Kokosing Gap Trail and will average between 12 to 20 miles a trip.
Days and Hours April through October
Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number 105 East Chestnut Street
Youth meet the supervisor at the above location, and then ride to the Kokosing Gap Trail
Weight Lifting Program
This program is designed to promote physical fitness, drug free activity, self esteem and team building. This promotes better health and nutrition. This program is held at the Mount Vernon YMCA.
Days and Hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number Mount Vernon YMCA
Parenting Wisely
Parenting Wisely is an evidence based best practice program. This program is designed to help parents with parenting decisions. This program is computer based, where parents watch video's and make decisions about how they would respond to the behavior of the youth.
Days and Hours Tuesday by appointment
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number 105 East Chestnut Street
(740) 393-6799
Study Tables
Study Tables is a program that allows kids a quiet and structured place to do homework and study. Tutors are provided to help the youth.
If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please contact Mindy Marmet.
Days and Hours Monday and Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Supervisor
Location and Phone Number 105 East Chestnut Street
(740) 393-6799
(Staff may not answer the phone during the program)
Drug Court
In December 2000, the Knox County Juvenile Drug Court was begun due to the overwhelming rise in drug use among the juveniles. The Drug Court Program is designed to be the most intensive program at Knox County Juvenile Court. Referrals to this program are made by counselors, law enforcement officials, and school officials. The Drug Court Program is run in collaboration with the Drug and Alcohol Freedom Center of Knox County. Any further questions can be directed to: Angie Webb, Knox County Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator, Melissa Body, Drug and Alcohol Freedom Center of Knox County Youth Coordinator. |
