is a private non-profit agency that serves the citizens of Guilford County. We offer the following programs to the community:
Mediation Services of Guilford County provide mediation sessions for court-involved adults who have disputes with others and are willing to participate in the mediation process. Staff and trained volunteer mediators facilitate each mediation session. Referrals come from th
e criminal justice system and community self- referrals. The program also provides Medicaid mediation services for Union and Anson Counties. (Client Assessment Fees Charged)
The Juvenile Mediation Program provides effective diversion, preadjudication, probation and re-entry disposition options to address juvenile crime by utilizing Restorative Justice (RJ) processes (Victim-Offender or Family Group Conferencing). RJ brings those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by an incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way to move forward. Guilford County Teen Court provides trials for first-offenders ages 8 to 17, pleading guilty to misdemeanors. A peer jury develops sentencing contracts that include community service, victim restitution, curfews, and self-enrichment programs. Offenders who do not successfully fulfill their contracts are sent to juvenile court for stricter sanctions and/or probationary supervision. (Free Service)
The Guilford Community Service-Restitution program gives 7 to 16 year-old youth opportunities to work at human service and non-profit agencies to fulfill court- ordered community service and victim restitution sanctions. One Step Further pays the victims. Program staff monitors client performance and submits reports to juvenile court counselors. Referrals come from the juvenile court system. (Free Service)
The Guilford Junior and Senior Life Skills program provides classes for at-risk, undisciplined, or delinquent juveniles ages 8 to 17. Curriculum topics include conflict resolution anger management, peer pressure, decision making, health and wellness, goal setting, and job readiness. Referrals are received from Teen Court, juvenile court counselors, school resource officers, school personnel, and the community. (Free Service)
The Pretrial Release Resource Program provides offenders released from jail a structured program to address their needs while they await trial. Services include adult basic education, GED preparation, character education classes, employment and job readiness classes, adult life skills workshops, and anger management assistance.
