McMinn County, Tennessee

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Juvenile Services

 

Melissa Hughes, Director

Email Director
9 East Madison Avenue
Courthouse Annex Building
Athens, TN  37303
(423) 745-8782 Phone | (423) 745-7872 Fax

The Department of Juvenile Services' mission is to provide preventive and rehabilitative services to juveniles and families in need. Our goal is to assist in preserving the family unit while providing guidance to the youth. Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Juvenile Services Staff	Title
Dustin Prichard	Assistant Director
Wylie Richardson	Juvenile Court Judge
Halleigh Neely	Administrative Assistant
Becca Gillam	Youth Services Officer
Jodi Womble	Youth Services Officer
Paige Hughes	Youth Services Officer

Help for Youth and Families

• Crisis Interventions
• Access to individual and family counseling
• Referral services to other agencies 
• Preventative programs / services
• Probation supervision
• Juvenile Court Assistance
  
  

Help for Law Enforcement/Juvenile Court

• Administering court orders
• Probation supervision
• 24 Hour-on-call services
• Pre-sentence investigations
• Organizing and setting of court dockets
  
  

Help for Schools

• School Board Delinquency Prevention Project
• Referral/access to state agency services
• Community service work after school hours
• Supervision of juveniles on probation
• Law Related Education classes
• Preventative programs/presentations
  
  

Help for Community

• Community services preventative programs
• Community awareness presentations 
• Restitution program for victims
  
  

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