PSG / CIP - Marathon County Programming
Professional Services Group
Electronic Monitoring provides services to court ordered juveniles. This program offers an alternative to an out-of-home placement for juveniles in Marathon County. The equipment used is an "active" system which requires no active participation by the clients except in wearing the transmitter on their ankle. The youth are seen on a weekly basis by the Electronic Monitoring Program worker. The family is also contacted weekly.
Intensive Aftercare’s primary intent is to serve youth who have been placed in corrections, residential treatment centers, and treatment foster care. Staff members work with the offender and their families returning to the community from placement to ensure that treatment occurs. This is a seven month program.
Intensive Supervision provides services adjudicated delinquent youth, ages 12-17 years old. This program offers a variety of services that include: individual and family counseling; liaison between client, the Department of Social Services, and the school setting; recreational activities in a group setting; appearances in Juvenile Court; and help with finding jobs for our clients.
The Serious Habitual Offender Program works with youth identified as habitual offenders. This program provides intensive supervision with zero tolerance for negative behavior, and works closely with the Marathon County Department of Social Services and the police department.
Urinalysis Program services youth who have had difficulties with alcohol and/or drug usage. Referrals are made to the program by Marathon County Department of Social Services when a youth has previously had a positive UA for a mood altering substance. These youth need to come to the office and drop a "UA" on a random basis that can range from weekly to monthly depending on the needs of the youth. Youth are seen weekly by the UA worker.
The Weekend, Day and Evening Report Centers provide services to adjudicated youth who have violated their court order. This center can be utilized as an alternative to secure detention, and provides educational groups as well as community service projects. A group for parents is also provided. Phone surveillance is conducted to ensure compliance with house arrest.