The Juvenile Diversion Program, which includes Teen Court and Truancy Court, is a collaboration between the Pennington County State's Attorney, the 7th Judicial Court, and local social service providers. It is offered as an alternative to court involvement for juvenile offenders ages 10-17. Teen Court is a volunteer youth program, and accepts volunteers 14-17 years old. Charges typically eligible for diversion include: Minor consumption/possession of alcohol Shoplifting Simple assault Disorderly conduct Disturbance in school Truancy Possession of tobacco, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia The following are some of the classes and other activities that may be required during the three-month program. Participants are responsible for all program costs. Scholarships may be available for families needing financial assistance. - Property Offense and Stop and Think Classes, a two-hour class emphasizing choices and consequences. - Community Service, juveniles work as volunteers in the community for a specific number of hours in either diversion-arranged projects or at other sites arranged by the family. - M.A.D.D. Victim Impact Panel, juveniles attend a presentation by individuals whose lives have been affected by drinking and driving accidents. - Tattoo Removal, juveniles wanting tattoos removed, can be referred to T.R.U.S.T. (Tattoo Removal Unified Support Team).

The SEPRC works with others across the state to provide prevention resources, training and technical assistance through program development and training. Offers a 12-hour diversion class for individuals aged 17 - 20 years, designed for individuals who may be making high-risk choices and aim to change drinking and drug use behaviors.

Accredited substance abuse services includes Early intervention, Information and referral, Employee Assistance Program, Alcohol and drug assessments, DUI offender program, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Substance Abuse (CBISA), Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Day treatment, Gambling treatment, Intensive Methamphetamine Treatment (IMT), Medically-Monitored inpatient treatment, Adolescent prevention and diversion program, Adult aftercare, and Community Prevention Project - provides information and networking with individuals, groups, and other agencies.

Provides safe and secure care and custody to juveniles ages 10-20 who have committed offenses classified as felonies or misdemeanors who are either going through the court system, awaiting placement, or serving a sentence.

Substance use programming providing chemical abuse assessments, groups, and individual services. Classes/workshops and prevention programming available for middle schools and communities. Walk-in assessments and telehealth services available.

Provides coaching, education and mentorship services to both youth and adults in transition; life transition, work transition or transition from incarceration and homelessness. Support is provided to the vulnerable through group and individual life, character and career coaching classes.

Offers mental health and substance use services as well as both family and individual case management services which include comprehensive child/adolescent/family services, comprehensive adult/family services, adult/adolescent/family substance abuse services, and outpatient psychiatric medical services. ​Walk-in assessments available during regular business hours and emergency mental health crisis support services available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Telehealth services also available.

For local membership information, visit www.beascout.org Cub Scouts: for youth in the K - 5th grades and features age-appropriate activities and projects that involve the family and builds the youth's self-esteem, leadership, and values. Scouts BSA: for youth ages 11 - 17 and introduces initiative and independence. Venturing: for young men and women ages 14 - 20. The programs are outdoor and high adventure oriented, often with church youth groups as sponsors. Career Interest Exploring: available to young men and women ages 10 - 20. Exploring gives young people a chance to explore careers in medicine, animal care, law enforcement, computers, engineering, etc. and other special interests or hobbies.

Substance use programming providing chemical abuse assessments, groups, and individual services. Classes/workshops and prevention programming available for middle schools and communities. Walk-in assessments and telehealth services available.

Boys' Health Program is offered to those who may be at risk of developing physical, mental, or social health problems. Boys are referred to the program by school counselors, teachers, parents, health service providers, and social services agencies. Once enrolled, boys work closely with advocates to set and attain individualized goals. This program provides health-focused case management, education, advocacy, and prevention services. The Boys' Health Program helps lay the groundwork for lifestyle habits and attitudes that will strongly influence boys' health and behaviors as adults.

Provides outpatient alcohol and drug treatment, education, information and referral, criminal thinking classes, adolescent outpatient and diversion programs, and DUI classes. Offers walk-in chemical dependency assessments during normal business hours and telehealth services.

Provides secure detention of juveniles who have allegedly committed a delinquent act and non-secure detention for alleged children in need of supervision. While in detention, the juvenile is provided educational and recreational opportunities. The educational services are provided by the Sioux Falls School District. Juveniles may be sentenced to the Center by the Courts for up to 90 days.