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How Diversion HELPS

Over the past 40+ years, YSB has specifically tailored our Diversion services to meet the needs of struggling youth—while also holding them accountable for their decisions and actions in the process.

Our staff work with individual youth and their families through interactive sessions that help youth learn from their mistakes, take responsibility for their behavior, find acceptable alternatives, make amends to those injured by their actions and give back to their community.

We also involve parents and guardians in the process—giving adults the support they need to guide their children through difficult times and ensuring the most positive outcome.

MEET OUR SPECIALIST

Tala Bain, B.S.

tala.bain@ysb.net

Tala Bain helps youth involved in minor offenses avoid deeper justice system involvement by encouraging accountability and connecting them to resources. She previously served as a substitute teacher in District 833 and holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota.

Tala is passionate about making a positive impact on youth within her community.
Fun Fact: She has climbed the Great Wall of China and loves gardening.

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"YSB has been an invaluable partner in helping us address significant issues related to chemical use among students. Research studies show that risk, harm, and death from illicit substances among youth are rising. Partnering with YSB gives our school both proactive and reactive measures to address chemical issues with our students and is a vital component of how we provide a measure of safety to our students in today's challenging world."

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"The needs of our students grow more complex every day; trauma, social media addiction, anxiety, depression, chemical use, risky behaviors. Schools are challenged to meet these ongoing needs with limited resources. YSB partners with us and provides the resources to support our students and families in the Stillwater Area community".

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“For years, I have been an advocate of the notion that “it takes a village” to raise confident & capable youth. YSB is one of those partners in the village of our community that offer services our youth and families need to navigate the challenges of life. We are fortunate to have dedicated staff from YSB to meet people in our community where they are and to help them get to where they want to be.”

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"I learned to make better choices, and that even small actions without intention could lead to something serious and bad happening."

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"I have personally attended several programs associated with district 834 schools and have always walked away with a positive learning experience......and an opportunity to engage my kids who were also in attendance. Be proactive, stay informed. "

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"I have stopped participating in drugs on my own and I'm proud of the will power I have to hold myself from bad decisions, along with the help of outside people like my therapist and big sister."

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"I'm proud that I was able to talk about my bad choice and then discuss better ways to handle the situation and better prepared for the future."

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"We appreciate very much your willingness to participate in the Yellow Ribbon events. Your work makes an important difference for the soldiers, their families, and especially their children. Thank you!"

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"As a parent, I enjoyed the diversion class! It’s wonderful to see you teaching the kids meaningful lessons and positive values in life. "

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Cottage Grove

7064 W Point Douglas Rd
Suite #201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
651-458-5224

Stillwater

6120 Oren Avenue N
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-439-8800

Woodbury

7876 Hudson Rd
Suite #1
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-735-9534

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