Hope Rising

109 Florence St

Hendersonville, NC 28792

I acknowledge participation in the Hope Rising Diversion Program. This program offers alternatives to the juvenile and justice systems by blending education, accountability, family focus, support and recovery into one program. Hope Rising is a voluntary diversion program that has been explained to me. I understand that I have the right to seek legal counsel. I understand that if I volunteer to participate in the program but fail to appear at an intake appointment and then my assigned court date, my case will be referred to the Twenty-Ninth District Juvenile Court Services to pursue criminal prosecution against me, if referred by the Department of Juvenile Justice. I understand that I am required to participate in Hope Rising group classes and activities, and that I am required to be on time to all classes.

Because your child meets preliminary eligibility criteria, she/he is being offered an alternative to traditional juvenile justice procedures. The intent of the Hope Rising diversion program is to redirect your child toward positive, lawful behavior. Participation is voluntary. Should you allow your child to choose this alternative diversion program, you and your child must attend an “intake” appointment with the Hope Rising Coordinator. If your child fails to appear or fails to complete his/her program requirements, your child will be referred to the Twenty-Ninth District Juvenile Court Services to pursue criminal prosecution. Your child must not miss more than 2 of the 12 required classes for this program. You can choose not to allow your child to participate. Should you decide to withdraw your child from this program, you may do so.