Description:

Police departments refer juvenile offenders in order to address the cause of their offense, change their behavior, and reduce recidivism in the future.

Eligibility:

-Must be 10-17 years old or 18 years old and still in high school.
-Offense must have been committed in Lake County.
-Both child and parent/guardian must agree to fully participate.
-Offenses for felonies or traffic issues are not eligible to participate.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

Set Program Fee: $50 one-time fee.

Intake Process:

Referral required from Round Lake Beach Police, Round Lake Police, Round Lake Heights Police, Round Lake Park Police, Fox Lake Police, Wauconda Police, Lakemoor Police, Gurnee Police, Waukegan Police, North Chicago Police, Winthrop Harbor Police, Zion Police, and Lake County Sheriff.

Documents required:
-Referrals from police must come with a completed police report.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Accept both physical and monetary donations for youth and families in need. Please contact the Director of Philanthropy for more information and/or to coordinate.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Please contact Lauren Linn, Teen Court Coordinator, at (847)546-6450 x8543 or email llinn@nicasa.org

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

January 3, 2023

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