About Us

The Delinquency Prevention Council has been, serving Jefferson County and it's young people since 1996. We have several committees, two of which joined together to bring you this website. The School Age Committee focuses on the needs of school aged students. The intervention Committee focuses on intervention strategies to assist Jefferson County youth by encouraging independence and recognizing life successes. In collaboration, these two committees focus on serving young people in the community by promoting healthy life choices, maximizing successes and developing skills that will allow them to thrive in our community.

Mission Statement of DPC:
The mission of the Delinquency Prevention Council is to bring Jefferson County together by mobilizing community involvement to prevent juvenile substance abuse and juvenile delinquency by promoting research-based substance abuse and delinquency prevention and intervention programs within the schools and community.

Vision Statement of DPC:
All children, youth, and families grow and prosper because a positive and healthy environment is provided through collaborative efforts of individuals, organizations, and institutions in Jefferson County communities.

Five Principles of DPC:
To accomplish our mission and vision, we use the following five principles to guide our work:

• Strengthen the family in its role to instill moral principles and provide guidance and support to children.
• Support core social institutions, such as the schools, religious organizations, youth service agencies, and community organizations, in their role to develop capable, mature, and responsible youth.
• Recognize that delinquency prevention is the most cost- effective approach in addressing youth crime.
• Intervene immediately and effectively when delinquent behavior first occurs. Make sure that appropriate sanctions for such behavior are delivered in a timely fashion.
• Identify and control the small group of serious, violent, and chronic offenders through a range of graduated sanctions, up to placement in secure facilities when necessary.

For more information, please visit us at www.helpingkidsnow.com.