As Youth Officer for the Livingston County Sheriff Department some of my responsibilities include assisting the Road Patrol Officers in the investigation of matters involving juvenile violators.  Furthermore, the Youth Bureau prepares violations of the criminal statues and juvenile code to be forwarded to the Prosecutor's office or Probate Court.  At times it is necessary to take physical custody of a juvenile.  This may be a punitive measure or a protective one.  The Youth Bureau also participates in the Juvenile Diversion Program.  This program is designed as an alternative to the Juvenile Justice System.  There are criteria for determining if a youthful offender will be diverted.  A determination must be made if this alternative is in the best interest of the youth as well as the community.

Sincerely,

Deputy Christine Hur

Below are are a few web sites that can be of assistance to our youth and parents alike:

Runaways in need of assistance can contact the OZONE HOUSE at (734) 622-2222 they are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Runaway Assistance Program: (800) 292-4517, Lansing, Michigan

Parent Help Line: (800) 872-5437, Lansing, Michigan

National Runaway Switchboard: (800) 621-4000 or visit their website www.nrscrisisline.org 

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: (800) 843-5678  (800 THE LOST) or visit their website www.missingkids.com

Missing Children's Help Center: (800) 872-5437 or visit their website www.800usakids.org 

Child Find of America: (800) 426-4743 or visit their website www.childfindofamerica.org 

Vanished Children's Alliance: (800) 826-4743 or visit their website www.vca.org