For decades the Youth and Delinquency Services Division of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office has created and sponsored exceptional youth programs. These programs are diverse and offer valuable resources to parents and youth of all ages.Youth programs prevent crime, assist parents with ungovernable youths and assist the juvenile court and juvenile probation. Because of our commitment to youth, Collier County remains a safe and desirable community to raise a family. If you would like more information or have questions regarding any of our youth programs, please contact the Youth and Delinquency Services Division by calling (239) 793-9260. YOUTH RELATIONS DEPUTIES IN YOUR SCHOOLS Deputies in our schools promote safety and prevent crime. They work with school administrators and serve as resources to parents. They provide short-term intervention counseling, student mentoring, classroom instruction and referral services for students and parents. JUNIOR DEPUTY PROGRAM This program was developed in 1961 and is one of the oldest running youth programs in Collier County. All fourth-grade students in the county are enrolled as Junior Deputies and receive monthly presentations on topics designed to help them become more responsible citizens. One favorite activity is Junior Deputy’s Day at the Collier County Fair. DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION - DARE The DARE program, adopted by CCSO in 1992, helps young people resist the temptations and pressures to experiment with drugs. The 10-week program is taught to all fifth-grade students. All fifth-graders attend the annual DARE/Junior Deputy’s Spring Campout. DO THE RIGHT THING The Do the Right Thing program was adopted in January 1998 and rewards Collier County’s youth for good deeds, exemplary behavior and even acts or heroism. This award is also given to children who, in some way, have beaten the odds to become model citizens. TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGE The Florida Sheriff’s Association in conjunction with the CCSO presents a two-day training course which provides teens with knowledge and hands-on experience to reduce their chances of being involved in a crash. Collier County High School students between the ages of 16 and 18 who have a valid Florida license can participate in the program. Training is conducted by a certified law enforcement trainer. Students are required to bring their own vehicle to class. TEEN ACADEMY The CCSO Teen Academy is for high school seniors who are leaders and role models among their peers. The Teen Academy exposes participants to different community components within Collier County, including county government, law enforcement, local business, agriculture, and the environment. The academy’s goal is to broaden the participant’s perspective of Collier County and promote a strong sense of community. TRUANCY AND LEAD PROGRAM Truancy and LEAD Program is a partnership with the Collier County Public Schools. Deputies track and monitor truancy. A student who is found to be truant is given the option of participating in several programs and parents are offered the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) testing program. LEAD provides a free drug test kit to parents who might suspect their child is using drugs. JUVENILE AT RISK - JAR INTERVENTION JAR involves a one-day intervention experience for at-risk youth between 10 and 15 years of age. The parent-referred program has been designed for juveniles who are exhibiting unruly or ungovernable behavior and the child’s primary caregiver has lost control of the child. Collier County Sheriff’s Office SHERIFF KEVIN J. RAMBOSK SHERIFF KEVIN J. RAMBOSK Emergency 911 NON Emergency 252.9300 Youth and Delinquency Services Division 793.9260. www.colliersheriff.org committed to collier county youth K I D S F F R S T