Teen 4-H members plan and conduct the program, under the supervision of advisor Diane Boeckman. Teen traffic offenders are sentenced by the court to attend the program. Topics include seatbelt safety, drinking and driving, and other violations. Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol have also been involved in the program. The program was initially funded through the Auglaize County Endowment Fund.
Participants pay a fee as part of their court costs.
This money will be used to continue the program. Part of the money will be donated to local scholarships named in memory of teens killed in auto accidents. The 4-H program assistant will be conducting the Talking With TJ program. The program teaches young people about conflict resolution through a series of videos, role playing, and other activities. The program was first offered in 1999 and received an overwhelming response.