Randy Macak is the deputy director of the juvenile probation special programs, which consist of Early Intervention Probation (EIP), Extended Day Program (EDP), and Community Service Employment. Special programs are located at 200 W. Front, Bloomington, Illinois Room 500D. The phone number is (309) 888-5432, fax (309) 888-5339.

EARLY INTERVENTION PROBATION :
The EIP program began in 1998 as a partnership with the Illinois Attorney General's Office. The program is modeled after Orange County California's 8% program. Research has found that 8% of the juvenile population is responsible for 50% of juvenile crime. Early identification of the the 8% combined with aggressive services can be effective in reducing recidivism. The youth in the program are young (15 or under at the time of arrest) first time offenders who have exhibited problems in school, family, substance abuse, and pre-delinquent activities.

EIP officers provide comprehensive services to not only the youth, but the entire family unit.

JUVENILE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM (EDP):
The program is designed to be an alternative to detention. Youth who are in EDP are either court ordered or placed in the program by their probation officer as a sanction for a probation violation. Juveniles in the program report directly after school, and immediately upon their arrival begin working on homework assignments with a tutor. The juveniles and staff shop for and cook their dinner. Each evening the juveniles attend programs and group sessions that explore issues such as peer relationships, anger control, drug/alcohol usage, etc. The youth are also involved in many community service projects.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Community Service is a sanction recognized in the statute and ordered by the court for juvenile offenders as a part of a court order. The community service work is performed at not-for-profit organizations and in the community in which the juvenile resides. Juvenile work crews are also developed and monitored by the Community Service officer.