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The Shelton Youth Service Bureau was established in 1988 by the City of Shelton to coordinate, plan and develop services for the youth of Shelton and their families. Located in Shelton High School, the Bureau works cooperatively with school personnel, police, community resources, youth and parents to provide educational programs and recreational activities that promote positive youth development and strengthen family ties. Youth Service Bureau Director, Julie Penry, and five part time staff members address youth issues and concerns through life skills education classes, conflict mediation training, awareness campaigns and promotion of peer advocacy throughout the year. Trained members of the Peer Advocate group have appeared in two videos aired nationwide that target youth and give a clear message against substance abuse. In a collaborative effort with the Shelton Police Department, the Youth Service Bureau is responsible for overseeing the Juvenile Review Board that offers youth on trouble with the law an alternate to the juvenile justice system.

The SYSB is not part of the Board of the education. SYSB is a City agency, funded by the City of Shelton, The State Board of Education, and the Office of Policy and Management.

  Contact: Julie A. Penry - Director
  Location: SHS Media Center
120 Meadow Street, Shelton
  Telephone: (203) 924-7614
FAX (203) 924-1072
  Hours: M-F - 8:00AM - 4:00PM
  Email: j.penry@cityofshelton.org
  24-hour emergency coverage is provide in cooperation with: InfoLine 1-800-203-1234
CareLine 1-800-842-2288

Transactions handled by SYSB
Programs offered by SYSB throughout the year.

  Babysitting Course
This course is designed to teach young people ages 12-15 the skills to become self-confident and competent sitters. The course consists of three classes: an informational class and two infant/child emergency classes. Participants who complete the course have the option of joining the Job Banks.		 Teen Center
The Teen Center is held on Friday nights as the Shelton Intermediate School for Shelton residents in grades 7 and 8. There are also three social nights for 6th graders held in the spring.
  Conflict Mediation Training
Elementary school aged children are trained in conflict mediation skills in an effort to promote peaceful solutions to deferences.		 Wilderness Weekend
A camping experience for young people ages 11-18, to help build individual confidence and group dynamics. The camping atmosphere provides numerous opportunities for interaction in a recreational environment with people of similar and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  Job Bank
The Job Bank assists young people by helping them fill out an application form and preparing for a job interview. Youths that have completed our babysitting course are registered in the Job Bank, and other jobs from valley businesses are posted in all offices at SHS.		 Youth Life Skills Classes
These classes teach youth of all ages to be strong within themselves and to view situations in a positive perspective in order to enhance their ability to deal effectively with their peers.
  Juvenile Review Board
The Juvenile Review Board is an alternative to the Juvenile Court and was established as a collaborative effort between police, community and families.		 Youth Speaks Out Contest
This picture/essay contest is offered to students in grades kindergarten through grade 12 and deals with different issues concerning our young people today.
 
  Parenting Classes
Classes for parents are held upon request. Support is offered in a small group session while family dynamics and children's issues are discussed.		 Peer Advocates/Educators
This group of high school students are trained to listen to their peers with empathy and respect, but without giving advice. Peer advocates are taught to recognize their limits, when and how to make referrals to professionals within the school and community.
Library Resource Centers
Resource centers offer information on a large variety of family issues. These resource centers are located in both public libraries and in the Media Center at the high school.		 Community Alert Program
The Community Alert Program is Shelton's substance abuse prevention council. CAP sponsors many prevention and awareness activities throughout the school year.
 
Summer Drive In Movies Youth Conversation
  Sunday Brunches for
Women
 		 Peer Mentoring
 
  Spotlight on Youth Anger + Stress Mgmt Classes

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