The Howard Circuit Court, Office of Juvenile Services has adopted the Balance Approach and Restorative Justice model in its approach to youth offenders. This approach, sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, emphasizes the need for the juvenile justice system to become more responsive to the needs of the victims, offenders and the community. The Balanced Approach/Restorative Justice (BARJ) model focuses on the balance of three objectives (accountability, community protection, and competency development) and each gaining tangible benefits from their interaction with the juvenile justice system.
The Balanced Approach/Restorative Justice model builds on research and practical experience with outcome focused intervention strategies. The emphasis focuses on three programming priorities:
This approach to the juvenile justice system coupled with SAFEPOLICY/SHOCAP strategy and the emphasis on the family allows for more effective community involvement and prevention/intervention services within the juvenile justice system.
Staff
| Connie Burton | Asst. Chief Probation Officer | connie.burton@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3254 |
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| Georgeanne Loe | Intake Supervisor | georgeanne.loe@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3255 |
| Kathryn "Katie" Berry | Probation Officer | kathryn.berry@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3257 |
| Sally Francis | Probation Officer | sally.francis@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3261 |
| Dawn Griggs | Probation Officer | dawn.griggs@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3266 |
| Heather Malone | Probation Officer | heather.malone@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3256 |
| Robert Sebura | Probation Officer and QUEST Administrator | robert.sebura@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3260 |
| Brandy Small | Probation Officer | brandy.small@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3259 |
| Kimberlee Atwell | Administrative Assistant | kimberlee.atwell@howardcountyin.gov | 765-614-3258 |
