Targeted Accountability Program for Sexual Behavior

The Targeted Accountability Program (TAP) for Sexual Behavior is an alternative to juvenile court.

How​​ it works

TAP is a collaboration of the County Attorney's Office and Community Corrections who decide what evaluations are required and the conditions the juvenile must be complete. 

Conditions may include:

• An evaluation by a licensed therapist or counselor — mental health, psychosexual, psychiatric or chemical dependency.
• Create a re-offense prevention plan.
• Participate in therapy — individual, family or group.
• Complete a polygraph exam.
• Refrain from viewing pornography.
• Pay restitution to the victim.
• Complete an apology to the victim, as directed.
• Comply with identification requirements (fingerprinting).
• Comply with unsupervised contact restrictions with specific people or populations.
• Limit the use of social media or electronic devices.
• Participate in meetings with a probation officer.

Progra​m benefits

The juvenile may receive treatment and supervision similar to what is ordered for those who are charged through juvenile court, but without a juvenile court record.

The juvenile will have a​ better understanding about the impact of their behavior.

After the program is successfully completed, the case is closed and no further action will be taken.  ​