Restitution Services supports youth in meeting their probation requirements while promoting accountability, personal growth, and positive community involvement. Services are individualized to address the needs and circumstances of each youth. Restitution Services also assists victims by providing information, answering questions, and helping them understand the restitution process and the youth's progress toward fulfilling court-ordered obligations.

Community Service and Restitution 

Restitution Services provides youth with meaningful opportunities to complete community service while working toward restitution obligations.  Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and community agencies, youth are able to give back to the community, develop valuable skills, and demonstrate accountability.  For each eligible hour of community service completed, the youth receives a designated hourly credit that is paid directly to the victim through funding provided by the Missouri Division of Youth Services and the Victim Fund.  These opportunities support restorative justice by helping youth take responsibility for their actions and work toward repairing harm while making a positive contribution to the community.

Victim Empathy Program

The Victim Empathy Program is an educational program designed to help youth better understand the impact of crime on victims, families, and communities.  Through education, discussion, and reflection, youth consider the consequences of their actions and the experiences of those affected by them.  The program promotes empathy, accountabillity, and  greater awareness of the trauma associated with victimization while encouraging youth to make more positive and responsible choices.