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Alternate Name
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DJS, Montgomery County
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Description
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YOUTH SERVICES: Assess level of need and risk to the community of youth who have violated the law or are a danger to themselves or others. DJS strives to help young people, with the involvement of their families, reach their full potential as productive and positive members of society.
SERVICES: Skilled juvenile case managers:
a) Screen police, school and citizen complaints.
b) Assess the nature of their actions, needs and prior history.
c) Develop an action plan for treatment and behavior modification.
d) Counsel and supervise.
e) Evaluate progress and make recommendations.
f) Coordinate additional social, education or mental health services.
g) Place youth in community service programs.
h) Identify employment and recreational opportunities.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
a) Truancy Committee.
b) After School Educational Treatment Program.
c) Conservation Corp High School Drop-Out Program.
d) Youth Services Bureaus.
e) Community Restitution.
g) Alternative Community Service
h) Evident Base Program i) Maryland Choice Program
j) Sets Safety & Survival Program
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Montgomery County
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 8PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Ages 8-18. Depending on charges, will serve individuals up to age 21.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible for other languages.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Self or court referral.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Baltimore City
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Victim Services
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Central Region
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Snow Hill Office
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Prince George's County
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Cheltenham Youth Facility
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Headquarters
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Foster Grandparent Program
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Juvenile Reporting
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Western Region
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