The Tri Valley Youth Court (TVYC) is a diversion program that serves as an adjunct to the traditional Juvenile Justice System, and is entirely voluntary. Its purpose is to address the early stages of juvenile delinquency by bringing teenage offenders of misdemeanors before a jury of their peers. Sentencing includes constructive community service and/or restitution using restorative justice principles. Emphasis is placed on maintaining respectful treatment of offenders and minimizing negative labeling. Successful completion of this program means that the teenage offender will not have the incident added to their juvenile record.