House Programming
Franklin County Juvenile Probation officers facilitate several programs that target behaviors identified as problematic for youthful offenders.
Behavioral Programs
Probationers are assigned to a specific program when a need is assessed based on the offense and the responsivity factors of the individual.
Below is a list of the In-House programs provided by the Franklin County Juvenile Probation department.
Victim Awareness
The Victim Community Awareness Class is a one day, four-hour program facilitated by juvenile probation officers and our victim advocate. The program utilizes the Impact of Crime Curriculum written by Valerie Bender for The Center for Victims of Violent Crime. The program goals are to increase a youth’s awareness of his or her victims and the community, and to allow the youth to acknowledge how victims were affected by his or her crimes and offensive behaviors. The class addresses each of the Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Principles of accountability, competency development and community protection.
Say It Straight
Say It Straight is a research-based education and training program that results in empowering communication skills and behaviors. The program leads to increased self- awareness, positive relationships, decreased risky or destructive behaviors, such as alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, violence, and precocious sexual behavior. This group program allows juveniles currently under supervision to learn through sculpting poses and role playing the ability to say “no” and express their thoughts and feelings honestly.