Youth Outreach Services offers various services to Youth Intervention Pathways (YIP) participants, such as meals, transportation aid, hygiene products, resources, and case management services. The program uses a trauma-informed and restorative justice approach to support adolescents. In addition to this, the program provides pretrial services and a diversion program to help young people meet their pre-trial release conditions and access community support. YIP program services youth ages 10-17 years old referred to services by the Chicago Police Department.
Youth Intervention Pathways
- An alternative to juvenile court or detention
- A free strengths-based case management service
- After the Chicago Police Department refers your child, YOS will contact you within 48 hours.
- Our Service Coordinators will conduct strengths-needs assessments with you and your child.
- We will assist you in discovering community connections, services, and restorative justice options that are suitable for your family.
- Life skills development
- Transportation support
- Participation incentives
- Community connections