Executive Director shares wisdom at national ‘Youth Think Tank’
Youth Services Executive Director Contributing to National Think Tank Washington, DC—Russell Bradbury-Carlin, Youth Services’ Executive Director was invited to a think tank Sept 26-27 in Washington. DC organized by MANY, a national network that engages stakeholders across sectors to strengthen…
Workforce Development is expanding with youth-led business launch
Youth Services recently appointed Emilie Kornheiser to the position of Director of Workforce Development. In this new role Kornheiser will oversee and expand existing programs for clients and community partners. She will begin this summer by launching a youth-led screen…
Staff shares restorative justice experiences with researchers, policymakers and fellow practioners
Youth Services’ staff member Sarah Ballou, attended a conference on International Restorative Justice, “Global Unity and Healing: Building Communities with a Restorative Approach, held at the University of Vermont at the end of June. Organized by Vermont Law School, the…
Craig Miskovich and Johanna Lengfellner join Youth Services Board
Craig Miskovich and Johana Lengfellner, of Brattleboro and Dummerston respectively, recently joined 15 other community members in serving on Youth Services’ board of directors. Through 19 programs ranging from Court Diversion to mentoring, workforce development and case management, the nonprofit…
Restorative Justice Volunteer Marilyn Buhlmann inducted into Hall of Fame
A glance around Marilyn Buhlmann’s Brattleboro home tells you without a doubt two things that drive her passion: creativity and commitment to her adopted community. She will be leaving Brattleboro in October, splitting her time between Florida and Colorado to…
Ben Underhill voted board emeritus at Youth Services
Ben Underhill, owner of Putnam Insurance of Brattleboro, was voted Board Emeritus by Youth Services’ board of directors at the June board meeting on which Underhill “served with distinction” for over three decades. Two other board members have received the…
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…