Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Services, Columbus, Ohio. The Community Service Early Intervention Program was developed by the Marion County, Ohio, Juvenile Court and Marion City schools to provide guidance and counseling for at-risk youths and improve their school experience. The program focuses on potential truants and dropouts during their freshman year in high school. The youths are referred to the program by teachers, the school nurse, guidance counselors, and outside youth services agencies. The coordinator then selects community services to best serve each youth and his or her family.
Youths receive tutoring according to individual needs, and participate in community service.
Parental participation is required throughout the 6-week program.