Youth Justice Deflection/Diversion Implementation
Manitowoc County Human Services Department
7/1/2024-6/30/2025
Manitowoc County will hire a part-time staff member (.75) as a Community Navigator to assist in
deflecting and diverting youth from the youth justice system. In addition, Manitowoc County will
continue to work with the RFK National Resource Center on policy development and data collection
related to youth justice.
Youth Justice Deflection and Diversion Planning
Manitowoc County Human Services Department
10/1/2023-8/31/2024
Manitowoc County will assemble a collaborative group to design a program that deflects youth away
from arrest/youth justice referral and refers them to community-based services that address
underlying needs and reduces youth exposure to the justice system.
Kids at Hope Culture
Kids at Hope is a paradigm shift from viewing kids as “at risk” to viewing them as “at hope.” Manitowoc County utilized funds to further efforts at embracing the Kids at Hope by having six individuals participate in and graduate from the Kids at Hope Master’s Institute. Manitowoc County hosted a Kids at Hope Youth Development Institute (a Mini-Master’s) which benefited Manitowoc County, as well as counties across Wisconsin.