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The New Look of Lee County
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4-17-12 National Volunteer Week 4-17-12 National Volunteer Week
The Neighborhood Accountability Board program administered by Lee County Department of Human Services since 2002 provides court diversion services to youth who have committed a crime; and Whereas: In order to successfully implement the Neighborhood Accountability Board program, the County relies on community volunteers to participate in Restorative Justice conferencing with the youth, his/her parent or guardian and the victim to address and repair the harm caused by the youth and formulate a plan by which the youth agrees to repair said harm; and Whereas: The volunteers in the conference give a voice to the community affected by the crime; and Whereas:In fiscal year 2010-2011, 58 volunteers gave over 580 hours of their time to participate in youth conferences; and Whereas: In fiscal year 2010-2011, with the assistance of the volunteers, the Neighborhood Accountability Board program worked with 201 youth and the program continues to be successful in that 94% of youth served remained crime free six months after case closure; and
Whereas: It is nationally recognized as Volunteer Appreciation Week April 15th through April 21st.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby recognize and appreciate the dedication of our Neighborhood Accountability Board community volunteers who truly make a difference in the lives of youth by providing them the skills and opportunities to grow into productive adults.
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