Programs

Programs and Resources

Waseca County Community Corrections is proud to offer many resources to the community beyond the core services. The following services are provided for community benefit.

Electronic Monitoring:

Waseca County Community Corrections utilizes a number of monitoring systems for electronic monitoring. We operate an in-house SCRAM program, along with referring to an outside vendor for additional services including: house arrest, Remote Electronic Alcohol Monitoring (REAM) and GPS monitoring.

Thinking for a Change (T4C):

Thinking for a Change is an integrated cognitive behavioral change program for offenders that includes cognitive restructuring, social skills development, and development of problem solving skills. Community Corrections offers this program on an as needed basis. For information on the program schedule contact Community Corrections.

Decision Points:

Decision Points is an open-ended cognitive behavior intervention program designed for delivery with youth and adult populations in contact with the justice system. The program is built on the principle of the “Strategy of Choices” and equips participants with alternative ways to examine their thinking and the related actions that lead them into trouble.

Sentence to Serve (STS):

STS is a sentencing alternative for Courts that put carefully selected offenders to work on community improvement projects. Supervised STS crews work in parks and other public areas.

Restorative Justice Fund:

The Restorative Justice Fund is a program in which juvenile offenders have the opportunity to work off their restitution by completing community work service.

Adopt a Highway Program:

Community Corrections manages this public service program to allow clients to complete community work service hours by cleaning up roadside ditches on a designated stretch of highway in Waseca County.

Juvenile Diversion Program:

In conjunction with the County Attorney's Office, Community Corrections performs an intake and supervision function with adolescents alleged to have committed minor offenses. This program is offered to juveniles in lieu of court processing.

Juvenile Truancy Program:

Waseca County provides a tier-based truancy program, which includes a universal prevention approach, selective prevention approach and indicated prevention approach. Waseca County Community Corrections monitors all truancy files if the juvenile is currently on supervision for a probation related offense.