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County hears presentations from Westland Youth Assistance and Southwest Counseling Solutions on juvenile prevention programs
Summary
Providers described prevention and diversion services serving about 50–80 youths, including case management, life‑skills groups, parent support, mentoring and school‑based work; Southwest Counseling reported zero youths charged with new offenses while actively enrolled in 2025 and high treatment‑goal attainment.
Representatives from Westland Youth Assistance and Southwest Counseling Solutions briefed the Wayne County commission on youth prevention and diversion services, describing program components, referral sources and early outcomes.
Rachel Davis, Department Director for Juvenile Services, and Nathaniel McQueen, Chief Program Officer for Juvenile Youth Services, introduced the Westland program and said it focuses on diversion and…
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