The alternative justice program for juveniles allows first-time offenders to bypass the court system and instead be sentenced to community service by a jury of their peers. MaineStay matches juveniles with community service assignments and oversees their effort to ensure their work progresses smoothly.

Participants in the peer jury program also attend a skill-building workshop that further supports the goals of preventing and diverting juvenile delinquency. Parents are also required to attend a parenting workshop that offers practical tips and advice about how to successfully parent adolescents.