COURT TO OPEN NEW DROP-IN CENTER FOR JUVENILES

Drop-in center in SE hopes to be first of several in new approach to youth on probation

WHAT: Grand Opening – Greater Southeast Drop In Center

(The Balanced and Restorative Justice Drop In Center)

WHERE: 1110 V Street, SE

WHEN: Monday, February 12, 3pm

WHO: Senator Mary Landrieu Mayor Adrian Fenty

Council Chair Vince Gray

Councilmember Marion Barry

Chief Judge Rufus G. King III

Family Court Presiding Judge Anita Josey-Herring

Terri Odom, Director, Court Social Services Division

Inspector Lillian Overton, Metropolitan Police Department

Paul Quander, Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency

The Balanced and Restorative Justice Drop-In Center is a multi-faceted facility, including a satellite probation supervision office. East of the River youth who are pre-trial or are facing probation revocation will be able to take advantage of a number of pro-social activities including: tutoring, mentoring, education and prevention groups, peer mediation, recreation, and field trips. Refreshments will be provided and the Center will also host a satellite courtroom. The Center will be open Monday through Saturday and will serve court-supervised youth and their families.