Operation De Novo Inc

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

Signed

Oct 4, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$736,701

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Juvenile diversionduring 2011, our juvenile diversion program successfully diverted over 500 young people from the court system. Offenses for youth involved in the criminal justice system include most property offenses, assault and disorderly conduct and a few more serious charges. All of our cases are referred by the office of the hennepin county attorney after a decision has been made regarding the legal sufficiency of the allegations. When our staff receive a case, the youth and his/her family normally have little or no knowledge of their options or the potential consequences of being involved in the criminal justice system. We make contact with the family to explain their options and to schedule an intake interview. We explain the opportunity they have been given as well as the expectations of diversion. If the youth and parents wish to participate, we enter into a formal contract where expectations are defined. Standard conditions may include school attendance, payment of restitution, prepare a letter of apology, counseling and classes. Approximately 77% of youth successfully complete their contracts and have their cases closed, which means they get a second chance to proceed without a criminal record. This program was phased out over the second half of the year and consequently closed at the end of the 2011.

Activity 3

Drug diversionthe fourth full year of operation for our drug diversion program was completed with 2011, and we served over 170 new clients during the year. All are charged with felony drug possession, but have no other criminal record. Similar to our property diversion program, our drug clients are diverted from the court for one year without having to enter a plea. Conditions of their diversion include completing a chemical dependency assessment and treatment if recommended, submitting to random drug testing, regular counseling appointments and having no further criminal involvement with the court system. We are beginning to see trends of success and challenges now that complete cycles of clients has occurred. We are very encouraged to report that approximately 60% of our drug clients complete the program and have their charges dismissed. After completing diversion these people can have their record expunged and then can enjoy life without this serious charge on their public record. We are very proud of the success of each of our programs and owe that success to the hard work of operation de novo's staff and board.

Filer

EIN

41-1242053