ELLAS
Aligned with efforts of the Vera Institute of Justice, California’s Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) and the End Girl’s Incarceration (EGI) initiatives, Rite Track Youth Services aims to provide community-based diversion programming for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 13-17 in Imperial County. Services will be designed to provide less restrictive alternatives to incarcerations and/or juvenile sentencing. Proposed diversion services will align with ELLAS youth with individualized case plans that include intervention programming, are family centered, diversion services, gender specific activities, mentoring services, linkage to supportive services, individual and group-based sessions, and supportive services. Program services operate utilizing best practices and evidence-based trauma informed practices. Through support, structure, and supervision of youth, Rite Track will work with probation and partnering agencies to help reduce risk behaviors, provide intervention services, divert youth from the juvenile justice systems, and empower young females and gender-expansive youth.
Referred by Local Law Enforcement Organizations (Ex: Imperial County Probation Department, Police Departments and School Officer Liaisons)
Service Include:
Mentor Support
Case Management Services
Goal Planning and Support
Linkage to Community Support Services
Court Support
Gender Specific Group Activities
Evidence-Based Curriculum (focused on establishing emotional wellbeing and healthy relationships)
Individual and Group Based Workshops
Requirements:
Youth Ages 13-17
Reside within Imperial County cities: El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Westmorland, Seeley, Holtville and Heber
Rite Track Youth Services provides community-based and family-focused programming to at-promise youth.