The mission of the Youth Programs and Supports Unit is to empower youth by providing support and intensive skill training through evidence-based practices with the goal of reducing criminal behavior thus creating a safer community.  The unit is designed to offer youth a respectful and safe environment for individualized treatment of criminogenic needs by using evidence-based and cognitive behavioral treatment models.  The treatment provided promotes accountability, development of attainable goals, and a framework for making positive changes in personal values for increased success and reduced recidivism.