This mediation took place at the Brown County Mediation Center, which opened its doors in March 1999. It is considered a positive means of working with offenders and improving the community at the same time. In Barron County, the Community Service Sentencing Program coordinates approximately 400 hours of community service by 50 to 60 adult and juvenile offenders each month. Outagamie County s Juvenile Diversion Program includes community service as a means to provide troubled youths with opportunities to experience success and learn self-discipline. Each month, one of the judges organizes a group of youth offenders to participate in a court-ordered community service project.
Some youth work in lieu of payment of a fine or forfeiture.
In addition, community service programs are operating in Grant, Langlade, Marquette, Racine and Wood Counties, among others. The 2nd Edition of the Volunteers in the Courts catalog is available. Over 50 programs have been added, including pilot and expanding programs, as well as some continuing programs that were not reported in the first edition. It can also be downloaded at online .