CLARKSVILLE, TN – At the informal Commission meeting on October 5, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden recognized October as Juvenile Justice Month, highlighting the importance of supporting young people, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for youth to build positive futures.
Mayor Golden issued a proclamation alongside Judges Ken Goble, Jr., Reid Poland, Sharon Massey Grimes, Erin Poland-Nolder, Montgomery County Juvenile Court Director Ed Moss, and Juvenile Court staff, recognizing their work and that of community partners to promote positive youth engagement, accountability, rehabilitation, prevention, and public safety.
The proclamation highlights that successful outcomes for youth require a community-wide effort involving families, schools, law enforcement, courts, mental health providers, nonprofits, mentors, educators, businesses, and volunteers. It states, “Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn from mistakes, overcome obstacles, develop positive relationships, and become a productive member of our community.”
Connecting our Youth and Families with Local Resources
Throughout October, the Montgomery County Juvenile Court is highlighting programs and services that connect youth and families with available resources available in the community through a series of Resource Events at the Montgomery County Courthouse. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout October from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Courts Complex, 2 Millennium Plaza, on the 2nd Floor, community organizations will be on-site so individuals and families can learn about available services and support…