YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE SAFETY PROGRAM | NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
371 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Eligibility
Referral Required from Law Enforcement Officer; First-offender Youth Ages 16-20
8556635224
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Information & Services
Fees
Fixed Fee
Service area
Essex county, Vermont
Orleans county, Vermont
Other Information
Focus Population
- Youth
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. Once clients successfully complete the program, their civil violation is voided.
Last Assured
01/16/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Newport Community and Social Justice Center, a department of NEKCA, is a non-profit restorative justice program that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict for Orleans and Northern Essex Counties. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through Reparative Panels, Court Diversion, Conflict Assistance, Community Dialogue, Education and Crime Prevention, as well as Victim Support Services.