Although youth involved in the CROSS program are court ordered to participate and complete the program, they are involved in the decision making process toward their treatment and  CROSS elements (Community, Re-entry, Opportunity, Social, and Suppression). Participants explore their strengths, interests, risks and barriers for success. They set personal, long and short term goals, based on what is important to them.

Participants are given ample opportunity to learn social, communication, listening, and decision making skills with their family and practice these new skills together. CROSS Coordinators are committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental place where participants and their families are encouraged to express their thoughts and opinions open and honestly. 

CROSS helps participants and families navigate legal, school, and community systems. Often these unfamiliar expectations can become overwhelming.  Coordinators assist with these issues and make the process manageable.

17 year old CROSS graduate says: CROSS has given him a support system and helped him set both short and long-term goals. "It really keeps me busy with a daily schedule," he said."If I wasn't here, I'd probably be out doing something stupid."                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                Ogden City Standard Examiner 3/2011


15 year old CROSS participant says, "Cross taught me all of the things I need to stay out of trouble. Now it's up to me to get out there and do it."

                                                                     "When I grow up I want to work at CROSS" 14 year old female CROSS participant.

Helping youth transition into successful and self-reliant adults
CROSS Program 2471 Lincoln Ave Ogden, Utah 84401-801-334-8990