Juvenile Court Diversion Program
ADAPT is a nonprofit organization that has been empowering youth across Central and Northern New Hampshire for over 30 years. Our mission is to support young people in making positive contributions to their communities and futures through restorative, community-based approaches.
Our Diversion Program:
ADAPT’s Juvenile Court Diversion Program offers youth an opportunity to take accountability for their actions while avoiding a juvenile court record. This referral-only program supports youth in repairing harm caused by their behavior through open dialogue, education, and service; ultimately promoting personal growth and reducing recidivism.
Program Highlights:
● Community-Based Solutions: Youth meet with a trained volunteer panel to discuss their case and co-create a Reparative Agreement tailored to their needs and strengths.
● Accountability & Support: Participants complete 3–6 months of individualized goals including education, community service, restitution, and written apologies.
● Holistic Services: We provide or connect youth with substance misuse education, counseling, case management, evaluations, and more.
● Successful Completion: Youth who fulfill their agreement (attend panels, complete all goals, pay applicable fees/restitution) exit the program with no juvenile court conviction.
Referral Process
Referrals are submitted by Grafton County police departments, school staff, or juvenile probation officers. Once accepted, youth and their families complete an intake process and begin their path forward. Through this collaborative and restorative approach, youth take meaningful responsibility, harmed parties find closure, and stronger community connections are built.
Prime For Life® Program
Prime For Life® is an evidence-based prevention, intervention, and pretreatment program offered through ADAPT’s Court Diversion services. Designed for individuals who may be making high-risk choices around alcohol and drug use, Prime For Life® helps participants build awareness, assess personal risk, and develop strategies to make healthier decisions for their future.
What Participants Learn:
● Explore how personal beliefs, attitudes, and choices influence their risk.
● Learn how to identify and make low-risk choices using a practical decision-making tool.
● Self-assess to better understand their current substance use patterns and potential risks.
● Reflect on what they value in life and how to protect those things through positive change.
● Absorb both prevention and intervention strategies based on their individual needs.
This motivational program is especially valuable for:
● Impaired driving offenders (DUI, DWI, OUI)
● Youth and young adults (ages 10–21) involved in or at risk for substance use
● College students facing disciplinary or legal consequences
● Individuals charged with possession, public intoxication, or other diversion-eligible offenses
● Parents and guardians involved in juvenile justice programs
Through Prime For Life®, participants are empowered to reflect, reset, and make long-term, positive choices that support their health, relationships, and futures.
The Prime For Life course with Adapt has a registration fee of $350. Participant workbooks are included in the registration fee.
Monthly classes are taught by a credentialed Prime For Life Instructor and will be offered both in-person and remotely.