Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission of Juvenile Community Corrections
The mission of Johnson County Juvenile Community Corrections is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by offering evidence based programming in order to strengthen and increase public safety.
Vision of Juvenile Community Corrections
The vision of Johnson County Juvenile Community Corrections is to offer prevention and early intervention options to Johnson County families, schools, youth serving agencies, and the juvenile justice system that promotes productive behaviors, appropriate family dynamics, and is viewed as a state leader in juvenile justice practices.
Values of Juvenile Community Corrections
Respect:
To respect the authority of the judicial process, those enforcing the process, and all that are served.
Responsibility:
To responsibly serve the juvenile justice system and citizens of Johnson County in maintaining public safety by offering a range of effective strategies that meet the needs of the community.
Accountability:
To closely monitor employee integrity to the evidence-based program models offered, as well as participants participation, and expectations.
Safety:
To present an employee that is knowledgeable of, and abides by, the laws of County and State, and who are adequately equipped and trained in working with youth and families.
Effectiveness:
To statistically prove improvement in in school attendance, competence in strategies presented through alternative programing, and an overall reduction in risk factors.
Individuality:
To present an employee that is trained and knowledgeable in recognizing cultural differences, learning disabilities, personality types, and learning styles so that all users of our services have an equal opportunity for success.
Partnerships:
To foster an environment that brings about shared resources and responsibility to improve effectiveness and a better work climate.