Town Halls
Purpose
To create open forums where Northampton County residents, especially families and youth, can engage directly with the District Attorney’s Office. These town halls aim to improve transparency, build relationships, and promote local initiatives like the mentorship program.
Key Objectives
- Educate the community about juvenile justice, crime prevention, and legal rights.
- Promote resources like the Youth Mentorship Program and other intervention efforts.
- Listen to concerns from parents, students, educators, and local leaders.
- Encourage collaboration between law enforcement, schools, and families.
Format
- Held quarterly at accessible venues (e.g., schools, community centers, libraries).
- Include brief presentations from the DA, school resource officers, and program mentors.
- Provide takeaway materials and program sign-up info.
Target Audience
- Parents and guardians of at-risk youth.
- School staff and administrators.
- Local clergy, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates.
- Middle and high school students.
- Youth currently involved in diversion or probation programs.
Benefits
- Strengthens community-law enforcement partnerships.
- Enhances awareness of diversion alternatives.
- Encourages earlier intervention before legal involvement escalates.
- Builds visibility and support for the mentorship program