From 2013 through 2023, an average of 23% of juveniles involved with the Cumberland County Juvenile Court received a Consent Decree disposition. Over the same time, an average of 12% of juveniles were adjudicated delinquent. The remaining 55% of youth during that time period received some other form of a diversionary disposition which includes Informal Adjustment or Youth Aid Panel.
Typically, probation officers will visit with juveniles in their homes, schools, and other community settings. Often times these visits will include updates on case plan progress, some type of activity or lesson focused on the juvenile's needs, and may include homework for the juvenile to complete prior to the next visit. When necessary probation officers can also access community based behavioral support programs and assist families in accessing other needed therapy or counseling services.
From 2013 through 2023 less than 3% of juveniles invovlved with the Cumberland County Juvenile Court were placed into an out-of-home placement. Juvenile probation officers are still required to meet with youth in placements. Those visits include updates on the youth's progress and how the placement is working to address the juvenile's needs. Probation officers are also expected to maintain contact with placement counselors and case workers as well as parents/guardians to ensure the entire treatment team is working together in the best interest of the juvenile.