Parmenter Community Justice Center 706 5th Street Bay City, MI 48708	Frank G. Hoese, Director Phone: 989-895-2570 Fax: 989-895-2565 HoeseF@michigan.gov

Program Overview

Parmenter CJC is a 13-bed, low security community based facility for male delinquent and neglected youths from the ages of 14-20.

Mission Statement

Parmenter Community Justice Center (PCJC) will provide young people and their families with the opportunity to successfully reintegrate into society. Personal growth and competencies are developed in a safe and caring environment, while demonstrating accountability to victims and the community through social, educational and employment experiences.

Treatment

• Development of individual goals that are expected to be met prior to release.
• Family sessions as requested and as needed.
• Home visitation/daily program visitation if possible.
• Release planning.
• The treatment plan is developed with the input from the youth, his family, the juvenile justice specialist, the PCJC reintegration specialist, and the court.

Educational Highlights

• 3 colleges/universities within close proximity.
• Excellent relationship with the Bay City Public Schools.
• Bay-Arenac Adult Education/GED/Career Center.
• Two alternative high schools.
• Vocational opportunities (nursing assistant, welding, cosmotology).
• Contracted drivers education classes.
• On site Title I tutor.
• Program support for extra curricular activities (i.e. sports, music, drama, art).

Employment

• Pre-employment training and orientation.
• Onsite employment coordinator.
• Utilization of MISTY Services to help prepare, secure, and maintain employment.
• Training/Services through Michigan Works, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and community collaboration.

Counseling

• Parmenter staff provide reality based counseling and crisis intervention.
• All residents are assigned an advocate (youth specialist) who provides weekly progress sessions.
• AA/NA meetings are available throughout the community as requested or needed.
• House meetings are held weekly to discuss group living issues and general information.

Therapy

• Private contractors provide individual therapy primarily focusing on substance abuse, sex offender, anger management and family issues.
• Sessions are arranged as requested or needed.

Life Skills

• Weekly classes are conducted which promote growth and independence in the essential life skill areas.
• Individual assistance is provided as residents prepare for release to live independently.
• Parmenter CJC/Supervised Independent Living (PCJC/SIL).
• Staffing to provide assistance and supervision to state/court wards living independently in Bay County.
• A 6-month tracking scheme is developed to provide ongoing services.
• Support is provided in all areas of community living (counseling, transportation, monitoring and problem solving).
• A working relationship is established with private agencies providing SIL services if needed.

Ancillary Services

• Onsite drug/alcohol testing.
• Balanced And Restorative Justice (BARJ) component.
• Residents are required to complete 50 hours of restorative justice/community service time while in the program.
• Memberships for residents at New Body Fitness and the YMCA.