We envision a city where juveniles are embraced and provided with positive opportunities throughout the City of Atlanta; a place where young people view police and public institutions as partners, have full access to an excellent education, premier health and social services and a community untroubled by violence. Our dedication to the At-Promise model will help create pathways to success for youth in Atlanta and reduce the number of young people who negatively experience the criminal justice system.

At-Promise brings police and community partners together to create pathways to success. This model focuses
on three major areas:

• DIVERSION – an alternative to arrest and probation
• INTERVENTION – strategies to address behavior
• PREVENTION – to promote and foster personal growth and development

Through the support of the Fulton County Juvenile Court system, a young person who has committed a minor offense may be referred to the Center at the discretion of an APD officer. With parental authorization, a professional assessment will be performed to determine the most effective treatment interventions necessary to best meet the needs of each individual youth.

A youth who attends an Atlanta public school can be referred to the Center for out-of-school treatment services that are beyond the scope of the school system.

Youth who reside on the Westside who have prior misdemeanor convictions or who are currently serving a probation sentence will be referred to the Center. Upon arrival, a needs assessment will be conducted to determine the most effective treatment interventions necessary.

It takes a village to raise a family, and this network is made up of concerned, community members who want to see our young people succeed. Although not sanctioned by the court, with parental consent, the village can refer youth to the Center for drop-in services or membership to any of the in-house service providers.