Community Youth Network Inc

YOUTH INTERVENTION (CCBYS)-24-hour crisis intervention, follow up and counseling for youth, ages 11-17, who have run away, been locked out, or who are at risk of such. School Based Services: At risk youth are offered individual and group counseling right in their own school to increase access to services, offer early intervention strategies, and address risky behaviors. Alternative to Suspension: Short term (6 sessions) counseling and education for youth suspended from school participation allows youth to cut their suspension time in half. Youth is assessed, counseled, and educated about the issue that brought them in can be used for drug / alcohol violations, sexting, anger management, fighting, or violence. Can be provided in school or in office. Sexting Program: See above can be used as an alternative to suspension or used alone. The sexting Program teaches youth about the current laws, helps with self-esteem and decision making, and addresses bullying, consent, respect, and healthy flirting. Private Services: Assessment, counseling and education services provided to juveniles with sex offenses or sexual behavioral problems. Program focuses on increasing protective factors, reducing risk factors, and providing family work for the purposes of support and reunification.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION - A Waukegan based program aimed at preventing and intervening with youthful violence. CYN offers school based individual and group therapy, gang outreach and cases management services to youth who have been affected by violence or referred for violent behavior or gang affiliation.