Please call the Richmond Department of Social Services Hotline at (804)646-0438. You can also call the state Child Protective Services Hotline (800)552-7096.

Please call (804)646-8087. Our Community Service Coordinator will provide information about orientation (youth must attend with parent/guardian) and participation.

The 13th District Court Service Unit at the Oliver Hill Courts Building can supply this information. You can call (804)646-2900.

Virginia law requires that any person 14 years of age or older, who is convicted of a felony, must submit to this procedure.

With the exception of very serious offenses, both the juvenile and adult justice systems generally give offenders an opportunity to demonstrate that they can learn from their mistake. These chances are usually combined with probation supervision to ensure the safety of the community and services to help the person overcome whatever deficits they may have, such as substance abuse, job training, etc.

The judge places a juvenile on probation for an offense to give the juvenile the opportunity to change the behavior causing the problem thus keeping the juvenile out of further trouble. Parole supervision is similar to probation where rules and regulations are concerned. However, parole supervision follows incarceration in a juvenile correctional center.

Yes, clients need access to a cell or landline phone. 

It depends upon the stipulations outlined in the court order.

No, if the client is not working; yes if they’re working full-time. Fees are based on the HEM (Home Electronic Monitoring) payment sliding scale.

No, clients must reside in the City of Richmond, Henrico or Chesterfield. 

Clients are not allowed to reside in hotels/motels permanently; extenuating circumstances however may mean they are allowed to reside there temporarily.