YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU

The Bristol Youth Service Bureau is a member of the Connecticut Youth Services Association (CYSA) which is charged with advocating for youth and centrally coordinating the comprehensive delivery of services for youth and their families.

SERVICE OVERVIEW

Bristol Youth Services Bureau holds a commitment to meet the needs of youth and their families by ameliorating conditions leading to teenage pregnancy, suicide, violence, substance abuse, cultural intolerance, anti-social or self-destructive behavior, and the neglect or abuse of children. The Bureau strives to enhance the networking and support between family, school, peer and community environments, thereby diverting the youth from involvement with the justice system or becoming victims of violence or abuse. Center-based programs and outreach activities to schools and neighborhoods assist youth in the development of their desires, skills, talents, and goals. Emphasis is placed on cultivating young people’s sense of responsibility, self-worth and community service and promoting children as valued contributing members of the community.

PREVENTION

The department holds a commitment to protecting young people from becoming victims of inequity and ameliorating conditions leading to teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, peer violence, cultural intolerance, anti-social or self-destructive behavior, suicidality, and neglect or abuse. Services offer opportunities to resolve situations influencing youth's behaviors thereby diverting juveniles from involvement with the justice system.