A client advocate is a caring adult who is trained by the YSB and assigned to work with YSB clients in a variety of ways. The advocate is matched with a client and together with the YSB, a plan is developed that will meet the needs of the young person.
Interested adults can call for an application and interview appointment.
Trained adult volunteers represent victims and the community on the Restorative Justice Program's community panel. Offenders appear before the panel to review the harmful consequences that their actions have had on themselves, the victim, and the community. A commitment of one Monday per month for 3 hours is requested. The YSB provides 2.5 hours of training to each panel member. This group of volunteer young people serve as youth advocates to the Board of Directors of the Youth Service Bureau.