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Van Zandt County hears youth-diversion success story as participant prepares for military service
Summary
A county presentation highlighted a youth-diversion case in which a 17-year-old, Chris Perus, completed program requirements, cleared outstanding cases and is set to graduate and enter Army basic training; staff credited coordination among law enforcement, court staff and family.
Jennifer Pella presented a youth-diversion success story to the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court, telling commissioners that a youth identified as Chris had accumulated multiple charges earlier in the year but completed intensive diversion supports and is scheduled to graduate and enter the Army.
"Earlier this year, Chris was spiraling faster than any of us could keep up with," Pella said, describing how Chris accrued…
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