Adventure Diversion Program

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2009

The Adventure Diversion Program (ADP) is an alternative intervention program for juveniles who have violated probation and are at-risk for out-of-home placement. The program is a mandatory supervised evening reporting center that provides experiential learning, conflict resolution, and pro-social skill development, blended with outdoor recreation activities. ADP operates on the principle that strong and responsible adults do have a positive influence on youth. ADP’s goal is to provide positive events in youth’s lives to help them grow as individuals, work as a team, develop leadership skills, and learn an appreciation for the outdoors. Some of the outdoor activities include: hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, and nature exploration. Youth are taught the skills for these activities through a core subject model that blends practical knowledge with team and character building exercises designed to challenge youth to develop new ways to respond to relationships, stressors, and responsibility. Another aspect of ADP is community service (stream cleaning, landscaping, assisting community groups) which promotes a level of citizenship and commitment. ADP is a collaborative effort between Carroll County Local Management Board, Carroll County Department of Juvenile Services, Carroll County Youth Services, and the Boy Scouts Venturing Crews.