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The timetable for developing and implementing Teen Court and Resolve includes convening the Teen Court Advisory Board by 3/31/98, hiring a Teen Court and Youth Services Coordinator by 6/1/98, implementation of the Teen Court referral process by 8/15/98, scheduling the first Teen Court session by 9/15/98, implementation of the Resolve referral process by 9/15/98, and beginning the first Resolve eight week session by 10/15/98. The CCMC feels that Teen Court fits the CBA definition ora prevention program in that its primary purpose is to divert youth fi.om the juvenile justice system by offering services to those youth who have demonstrated negative behaviors or may be subject to a home and community environment that is conducive to entry into the judicial system. The use of youth volunteers is to capitalize on positive peer pressure as youth oRen relate easier to people in their own age group. Resolve fits the CBA definition ora guided growth program as it is a non-residential program that provides a structured service plan of learning on a group basis for the purpose of improving the participants' self-esteem, social conscience, personal enrichment, and social growth and development. Teen Court will also address the issue of restitution to victims by youth either through participation in the existing Juvenile Restitution Program or through mediation used in conjunction with Teen Court. Based upon its mission, organizational structure, and the experience and educational level of its staff and volunteers, the CCMC is well-suited to offer these services to the community. The CCMC is proud to be of service to a community known for a high level of concem for its constituents, especially the community's youth. See attachments as were prepared for the Teen Court legislative appropriation application: Teen Court Goals, Teen Court Objectives, and Teen Court and Youth Services Coordinator Job Description.