Drop-in center in SE hopes to be first of several in new approach to youth on probation 
 
WHAT: Grand Opening – Greater Southeast Drop In Center    

(The Balanced and Restorative Justice Drop In Center) 
 
WHERE: 1110 V Street, SE 
 
WHEN: Monday, February 12, 3pm 
 
WHO: Senator Mary Landrieu   Mayor Adrian Fenty

Council Chair Vince Gray  

Councilmember Marion Barry  

Chief Judge Rufus G. King III  

Family Court Presiding Judge Anita Josey-Herring  

Terri Odom, Director, Court Social Services Division  

Inspector Lillian Overton, Metropolitan Police Department  

Paul Quander, Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency      

The Balanced and Restorative Justice Drop-In Center is a multi-faceted facility, including a satellite probation supervision office.  East of the River youth who are pre-trial or are facing probation revocation will be able to take advantage of a number of pro-social activities including:  tutoring, mentoring, education and prevention groups, peer mediation, recreation, and field trips.  Refreshments will be provided and the Center will also host a satellite courtroom.  The Center will be open Monday through Saturday and will serve court-supervised youth and their families.