The Court Alternatives Department's divisions include the Criminal Justice Partnership program and the Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

MISSION
To protect the community from those youth placed in our custody in a safe, secure and humane environment according to principles of Direct Supervision. The Department is committed to creating and maintaining alternatives to detention through community supervision programs that promote education, healthy lifestyles and positive choices for youth and their families.

VISION
To be an organization of well-trained professionals dedicated to the positive development of youth by providing a wide range of services which support the youth's physical, emotional, educational and social development.

The #1 Goal of the Department is to affect positive change on the youth and families we serve.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.