Youth Aid Panel

Youth Aid Panel

The Youth Aid Panel (YAP) an alternative to the juvenile court system for first-time juvenile offenders, allowing them to avoid a criminal record in exchange for completed assignments. The YAP assignments can include community service, book reports, completion of safety courses, and others. The Panel’s goal is to prevent juvenile offenders from continuing delinquent behavior while making them responsible for their actions through service to the victim and/or community.
Officer Melissa Robison is the YAP Coordinator for the Police Department, and the volunteer coordinator is Reita Bakshi.