Human Rights for local youth advocated by case manager Justin Bibee
Human rights in Brattleboro got a special nod on Sunday, Dec. 10, thanks to a Youth Services staff member, Justin Bibee. “I figured if there ever was a time for serious reflection in our state and community, it’s now,” Justin…
Restorative Justice, Restorative Communities discussed at Putney Library event
Learn more about Restorative Justice and its place in our local justice system on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Putney Library with a presentation by members of Youth Services and the Brattleboro Community Justice Center. Restorative Justice…
Raspberry Jam & Moxie Both Take First Prize at Battle of the Bands
Two teen alternative-rock bands Raspberry Jam and Moxie shared the winner circle, taking first prize in Youth Services’ Battle of the Bands Friday evening November 3 during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk Night, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of several hundred…
Youth Services’ Russell Bradbury-Carlin participated in national MANY conference on preventing youth victimization and delinquency.
Youth Services’ Executive Director Russell Bradbury-Carlin traveled to Pittsburgh, PA September 21-22 to attend the Connection 2017/The Un-conference. Organized by the national network MANY, this conference brought together inspiring speakers, influential leaders, innovative practitioners and a passionate national audience to…
Rick Holloway of Chroma joins Youth Services Board of Directors
Rick Holloway, the Facilities and Equipment Manager of Chroma Technology since 2001, recently joined 18 other community members in serving on Youth Services’ board of directors. Through nineteen programs ranging from restorative justice, to outreach, mentoring, transitional living and case…
New Youth Development Director at Youth Services
Youth Services welcomes Christine Linn to the position of Director of Youth Development Programs. In this role Linn supervises a team of five case managers who work with young people who are homeless or unstably housed. According to Linn, their…
Long-time Youth Services Board member retires from finance role
He was the numbers guy for Youth Services. Board President Rachel Selsky recalls Rick’s ability to break down even the most complicated budget for the rest of the board. For 17 years Rick Hashagen, a retired bank president kept a…
Line-up for bands set for Nov. 3 Brattleboro Gallery Walk Battle of the Bands
Fierce competition between the six area youth bands playing in Youth Services’ Battle of the Bands is expected on Friday, November 3 from 7-10 p.m. in the River Garden in Brattleboro, VT. The competition occurs during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk Night and…
Gail Bourque celebrates 30 years at Youth Services
Do you know the type? Quiet, unassuming, competent and through? For going on 30 years now Administrative Services Director Gail Bourque has shied away from the limelight, quick to let the credit land elsewhere. Yet she is essentially the “glue”…
Youth Services celebrates new Bellows Falls location
Bellows Falls, Vermont — Youth Services has opened a new office at 22 Bridge St. to better serve the young people and families of the Greater Bellows Falls region. An Open House was held in June with a ribbon cutting…