Youthful Offender Program

This program provides an alternative to incarceration for youth between the ages of 16-21 who have committed misdemeanor offenses.

The youth is given a sentence of community service hours and is sent to our office for interview and placement. We ascertain the interests of the youth and assign them to a non-profit agency for the amount of hours established by the court. The benefits of community service have long been recognized as being effective in preventing recidivism because it gives the youth a dignified way to learn from their mistake while providing a much needed worthwhile service to the community they wronged. Additionally, long lasting mentoring relationships are developed and many of our youth stay on as volunteers long after their community service obligation has been satisfied.

Please call the Hands On! office at 845-229-4684 with any questions or concerns.