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Rules of Juvenile Probation Social Story

Overview

These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects and rules of juvenile probation.

A form with a figures image on it. There is also a clock.

If I am found guilty of a crime, I may be put on probation.

A man in a yellow shirt standing next to a house.

Probation lets me live at home in my community as long as I follow the rules.

A check list of rules.

When I am on probation, I will have to follow rules.

A judge holding a gavel next to the scales of justice.

The rules are a direct order of the court.

Two people shaking hands next to a giant clipboard that says probation period. There is also a calendar and a clock.

I will be assigned a probation officer.

A woman on the phone standing next to a house. There is a clock above her.

My probation officer makes sure I am following the rules, like being home on time, going to work, not using drugs or alcohol, and not breaking any laws.

A man and woman talking.

My probation officer will tell me what the rules mean.

A man with question marks above his head. He is asking a woman,

If I don't understand a rule, I should ask my probation officer.

A house, an office building, and a city park entrance.

My probation officer may check on me at home, work, or in the community.

A urine specimen bottle and a temperature strip for a drug test.

I may have to take a random drug test.

A man holding a bag while a woman in a vest rakes leaves for community service hours.

I may have to do community service hours.

Two people at a soup kitchen giving a person food.

Community service is work I do for the community without getting paid. Like helping at a local homeless shelter, cleaning up a park, or working at an animal shelter.

A stressed man rubbing his head.

If I have sensory issues, I should ask my probation officer to think about these before giving me community service.

The scales of justice and two different hands holding money.

I may have to pay money for the crime I committed. This is called restitution.

Two people sitting on chairs and talking. One of them is holding a clipboard.

I may also have court costs that I have to pay to the court. I may have to go to counseling.

A clock and a yellow crescent moon.

I will have a specific time that I have to be home. This is called a curfew.

A man in an orange jumpsuit behind bars in jail.

I could go to jail and have my probation revoked (taken away) if I do not follow the rules.

A judge holding a gavel.

If I follow the rules, the court will decide when I can be released from probation supervision.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.