The Youth Services Division provides programs services and activities for juveniles and parents.  The mission of the Youth Services Division is to encourage youth within the City of Clovis to consistently demonstrate behavior that produces social, emotional, educational and economic success.  Our approach is to provide multiple programs, services and activities to support families in our community. 
 
Diversion

The Diversion Program is a method to hold juveniles accountable and support parental authority.  This program is for juveniles who are deemed out-of-control, juveniles who runaway from home, juveniles who commit misdemeanor criminal offenses and juveniles who are chronically truant.  The process begins with a hearing with the Juvenile Hearing Officer. The Juvenile Hearing Officer reviews the behavior that brought the juvenile to the attention of the police department and places the juvenile on a Diversion Contract.  The contract directs the juvenile to complete a specific number of days on the Community Service Work Program, and to follow-up with community resources that may help the juvenile to improve their misbehavior.  

Community Service Work Program (CSWP)

The CSWP is the primary method in which the Clovis Police Department holds juveniles accountable for misbehavior in the community.   Juveniles are required to remove weeds and debris from public areas like vacant lots, alley ways, parks, and parking lots.  Juveniles also assist to clean graffiti throughout the city.

 
Parent Support Group

The Parent Support Group is a self-help group facilitated by the Clovis Police Department. The group meets every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clovis Police Department.  The objectives of the group are:

• To educate parents about their rights and responsibilities
• To encourage parents to use parenting techniques that work
• To encourage parents to consistently hold their juvenile accountable
• To provide an environment where parents can find support and share experiences

Graffiti Abatement

Graffiti Abatement is a high priority for the Clovis Police Department and Youth Services.  To report Graffiti, call the Graffiti Hot Line at 324-2426.  We have two goals for this program:

• To remove graffiti within 24-48 hours of being notified. 
• To arrest chronic offenders.

Drug Education Program (DEP)

The Drug Education Program is a five hour class provided one Saturday a month during the school year and is taught by a Clovis Police Officer.  The class is interactive and teaches juveniles the dangers and consequences of alcohol and drug use. 

GET REAL

The GET REAL Program is an adolescent substance abuse support group for juveniles who are making an effort to not use drugs or alcohol.   The group meets every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Professional Counseling

Professional counseling is provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  The counseling  focuses on improving family functioning by working with parents and juveniles.  Typical areas of concern include:  Juvenile drug and alcohol use, poor school performance, running away from home, poor communication, and inconsistent parenting.