The Maine Youth Court is a peer-led, community based alternative to more traditional disciplinary processes.
Referrals can be made to Youth Court by emailing Mike Freysinger at mfreysinger@maineyouthcourt.org and/or Abi Maycock at amaycock@maineyouthcourt.org.
Who can refer?
A referring agency may be a Police Department, School Resource Officer, Juvenile Community Corrections Officer, District Attorney's Office, or School Administrator.
Which youth are eligible?
Youth in the Greater Portland, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Topsham and Bath areas who have admitted to an offense to the law or school policy are eligible to participate. Youth ages 12-17 are eligible, as well as 18-year olds who committed an offense before their 18th birthday. As we work with translation services, language is not a barrier to participation.
What's next?
Once a referral is made, Youth Court staff will contact the referred youth and his or her family to fully discuss the program requirements, structure, and benefits. Youth Court staff will also schedule an intake meeting to have paperwork signed and to conduct a brief screening to determine if a substance abuse assessment is needed.
Referrals can be made to Youth Court by emailing Mike Freysinger at mfreysinger@maineyouthcourt.org and/or Abi Maycock at amaycock@maineyouthcourt.org.
Who can refer?
A referring agency may be a Police Department, School Resource Officer, Juvenile Community Corrections Officer, District Attorney's Office, or School Administrator.
Which youth are eligible?
Youth in the Greater Portland, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Topsham and Bath areas who have admitted to an offense to the law or school policy are eligible to participate. Youth ages 12-17 are eligible, as well as 18-year olds who committed an offense before their 18th birthday. As we work with translation services, language is not a barrier to participation.
What's next?
Once a referral is made, Youth Court staff will contact the referred youth and his or her family to fully discuss the program requirements, structure, and benefits. Youth Court staff will also schedule an intake meeting to have paperwork signed and to conduct a brief screening to determine if a substance abuse assessment is needed.