YOUTH SUBSTANCE AWARENESS SAFETY PROGRAM | CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

439 Main Street, Suite 2, Bennington, VT 05201

Eligibility

Referral Required from Law Enforcement Officer, State's Attorney or Court; Youth Ages 16-20

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm

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Information & Services

Websitehttps://bcrj.org/programs-2/

Fees

Fixed Fee; Payment plans and fee waivers available

Service area

Bennington county, Vermont

Provides a voluntary program for youth who have received a civil violation for underage drinking or possession of alcohol, or a civil violation for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. The program consists of a substance abuse assessment, screening, an education program, and community service.

Last Assured

09/29/2025

What's Here

Diversion Programs

Providing organization

CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Center for Restorative Justice (CRJ) is a non-profit restorative justice organization that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict in Bennington County. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through alternatives to the formal court process and through intervention services using restorative justice practices. Programs include Court Diversion, Driving with License Suspension (DLS) Diversion Program, Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program (YSASP), school based programs, Restorative Alternative Program (RAP), Reparative Programs, Community Reentry Programs, Afterschool Mentoring Programs, Threads, and other restorative justice programs.