Some of these include assertiveness, body safety, chemical use prevention, choices and consequences, communications, decision making, goal setting, and many others. Secondary prevention of early intervention programs focus on situations with youth and sometimes with their families who are at risk of becoming dysfunctional or developing a relationship crisis. These sessions are frequently home-based and personalized for each family's or individual's needs. Included in this area of skills are anger control, case management, family skills, remedial reading, and a program developed for status offenders referred by juvenile probation. Leadership training is provided for volunteers, youth and adults who choose to help others and recognize that additional skill are needed.
Community education is an important segment of the bureau's services.
Presentations are made to civic organizations and groups. Often large blocks of time are spent researching resources for another agency, client, student or local council. At times, a family needs an advocate as they deal with a difficult school situation.