It was a welcomed relief provided by the supervisor. The Juvenile Department is committed to maintaining outlying offices despite service reductions. The Juvenile Department is represented by a probation supervisor and probation officers on the Woodburn Gang Task Force which continues to meet for monthly information sharing. Probation officers have cultivated a positive working relationship with the Woodburn police. They have accompanied the police to festivals and home visits to monitor probation clients.
Professionals become less territorial when they trust and appreciate each other's work.
The Stayton unit provides probation services to Jefferson, Turner, Aumsville, Stayton, Mehama, Gates, Mill City and Detroit. There are three probation officers, one secretary and .5 supervisor assigned to the Stayton office. In addition to Juvenile Department staff, there is staff from other agencies and private providers who share office space in the Stayton building. These staff include several mental health workers, a drug and alcohol prevention counselor, and teen pregnancy prevention staff. The Juvenile Department is an active partner in the Youth Services Team in South Marion County.