Who Can Request Assistance?

• Parents or Caretakers
• School Personnel
• Law Enforcement
• District Attorney
• Community Agencies

When Should Assistance Be Requested?

• If youth is struggling with attending school or following school rules.
• If youth is ungovernable.
• If youth is a runaway.
• If youth is struggling with underage drinking OR misrepresenting their age to acquire such beverages OR loitering near areas where alcohol is sold.
• If youth has committed an offense applicable only to minors, such as gaming, purchasing or using alcohol, tobacco, or vaping products, getting tattoos, etc.
• If a child under 10 years of age committed any act which if committed by an adult would be a crime under any federal, state, or local law.
• If a caretaker has caused, encouraged, or contributed to the youth's negative behaviors.
• If, after notice, the caretaker willfully fails to attend meetings at the youth's educational program.
• If youth is found incompetent to proceed with a delinquency matter.
• If the youth has engaged in cyberbullying.

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