Juvenile Issues Community Response
Summary
The county is hiring a consultant (starting September) who runs similar programs in New York and Lancaster to build an asset map for youth services, and plans to reestablish youth diversion commissions for lesser offenses — keeping kids out of permanent criminal records.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
$10,000 in grant funds awarded to JUMP for 2026.
At-risk youth and their families benefit from diversion programs and coordinated services.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-07-23
The county is hiring a consultant (starting September) who runs similar programs in New York and Lancaster to build an asset map for youth services, and plans to reestablish youth diversion commissions for lesser offenses — keeping kids out of permanent criminal records.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-06-11
The county gave $10,000 to the JUMP youth mentoring program, carrying the torch of the late Loni Gamble's CAPPA program. Commissioners will meet JUMP June 15 and convene a juvenile justice summit June 23 with schools, police, judges and city officials.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-05-28
After car thefts and the relocation of Williamsport's fireworks, commissioners held a well-attended, cordial public meeting on juvenile issues and pledged more sessions with schools, law enforcement, and youth agencies before presenting a plan to the public.
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