The Newport News Court Service Unit provides services to the 7th District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and the City of Newport News. The Newport News Court Service Unit is dedicated to protecting the public through a balanced approach of comprehensive services that prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency through partnership with families and partner agencies while providing the youth with the opportunity to develop into responsible and productive citizens.
Newport News Court Service Unit provides the following services as mandated by the Code of Virginia:
In addition to the above services, the Newport News Court Service Unit also provides the following diversion and specialty court programs: Anti-Shoplifting Class, Marijuana Diversion Program, Truancy Court, and Juvenile Drug Treatment Court. Through these programs, youth and their families are provided crisis intervention services, anger management and impulse control groups, and substance abuse education and intensive substance abuse treatment. Our court serve unit strives to adhere to our department's transformation model to service the "Right kid with the Right service/intervention at the Right time".
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Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
Phone: (757) 369-3140 |
Fax: (757) 369-3158 |
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Address: 368 DeShazor Drive Newport News, Virginia 23608 |
Mailing Address: (same) |
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The Seventh District Court Services Unit (CSU) for the City of Newport News accepts applications for both long term volunteers and interns all year; however, we have new volunteer orientation in January, May and September. Internship as a probation officer is generally reserved for juniors and seniors who are majoring in criminal justice or related fields. Volunteers will possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field if their specific job will entail them working with youth and families. Volunteers/interns will receive an orientation and job description by the volunteer coordinator. Those students considered for placement will be expected to undergo a thorough criminal background investigation including driving record after submittal of a volunteer application and interview.
Student interns are expected to commit to at least one full semester and be available for ten hours per week. Volunteers/interns will be supervised by one of the CSU staff and training will be provided by the supervisor. Volunteers/interns will also have the opportunity to attend training in the juvenile justice field which is offered by the Department of Juvenile Justice’s training unit. Those working for the CSU are required to wear identification badges provided by the CSU and will be considered staff while working with the unit. Although there is no paid salary for those in the volunteer/intern program, they will gain valuable experience in working with delinquent youth in the juvenile justice system.
If you are interested in interning or volunteering with the 7th District Court Service Unit, please download and fill out the attached application and mail it to Newport News Court Service Unit, ATTN Volunteer Coordinator. If you would like to attach a resume or additional information, feel free to mail it with your application to the following address:
Newport News Court Service Unit
ATTN Volunteer Coordinator
2600 Washington Avenue, 5th Floor
Newport News, Virginia 23607
(757) 926-8781
For additional information about the volunteer/intern program, please feel free to contact us.