The program' s goal is to increase resilience and pro-social behaviors. A Parent's Guide to Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior (CDAB) is the only parent training program that addresses the MOST destructive of adolescent behaviors. With a focus on improving both school attendance and performance. Program Goals: Reduce family conflict Reduce juvenile crimeImprove School attendance and performance Critical Issues Addressed: Arguing and Family conflict Poor School Performance Truancy and Dropouts Media Influences Early Teen Sexuality Teen Drug Use Youth Gangs Teen Violence BullyingRunaway youth

Provides prevention program designed to reduce gun violence among Syracuse youth in the south and southwest neighborhoods. Focuses on behavior change among the youth at highest risk of victimization and perpetration of gun violence.

In partnership with Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, it offers violence awareness and prevention curricula in schools in communities for youth, staff and parents.

In partnership with Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, it offers violence awareness and prevention curricula in schools in communities for youth, staff and parents.

Presents a program that is an evidence-based curriculum offered in many states throughout the nation. The classroom curriculum is taught by Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs and Correction Officers who received specialized training to present to elementary and middle school students. Prevention as its primary objective, the program aims to prevent bullying, youth crime, violence, drug use, and gang involvement while promoting a positive relationship among law enforcement, families, and our youth. G.R.E.A.T. Lessons focus on life skills designed to help students avoid using delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems, and further helps them make positive choices in life. Contact the Community Relations Office to have this program offered at your school.

Offers an alternative to incarceration for youth who are at risk at entering the criminal justice system as offenders. At risk youth are given an idea of what it is really like to be locked up. The program also includes topics of self worth, peer pressures, drug abuse, group association, impulsive behavior and the benefits of patience and perseverance. The goal is of deterring youth from entering the criminal justice system.

Provides preventative school counseling services to youth and their families on a referral basis. Provides trainings and workshops to schools, agencies and organizations on parent/child communication, personal development, team building, violence prevention and ADHD. Early intervention workshops are available to area schools on: anger management, drug and alcohol prevention, and violence prevention.

Goal of the At-Risk Youth Jail Tour is to educate youth about the potential consequences of poor choices. A growing number of Suffolk County`s youth are in danger of falling prey to criminal and gang activity. Young teens especially face peer pressures that often make them act in ways that help them become “accepted” by a group, but they have no idea about the consequences of their behavior. As a result, many young people at an early age begin what may become a painful life of criminal behavior. These tours must be scheduled in advance and the youth must be accompanied by a parent. Call for more detailed information and an appointment.

Provides one of the most vital units throughout the Sheriff’s office. Throughout the year, Community Relations Unit visits each Suffolk County School District as well as multiple clubs and various organizations. Its main goal is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the members of the Community. CRU is responsible for implementing community outreach and school-based programs, organizing events, and promoting the Sheriff’s mission. The unit offers an array of Community and School-based programs free of charge for all Suffolk County schools, businesses, organizations, non-profits and agencies. Sample programs include: Youth Enlightenment Seminar (YES) Tours; At-risk Youth Jail Tour; Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something: Sandy Hook Promise Start With Hello; College Internship Program; Explorers Program; Gang Resistance & Education (GREAT) Program; STOPPED ("Drunk Buggies") Program; McGruff the Crime Dog; Drug and Vaping Awareness Programs; School & Building Vulnerability Assessments; CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event) Presentation; Stop the Bleed; Operation Safe Child ID Cards; Senior Medical ID Card; Pet ID Cards; Project Lifesaver; Test, Don't Guess Drug & Alcohol Test Kits; Yellow Dot Program and Shed the Meds. Call for more detailed information.

Opens the doors for thousands of students to take an in-depth tour of both our Riverhead and Yaphank Correctional Facilities. The tours give a realistic, first-hand glimpse into the inner workings of our correctional facilities and what a daily life as a correction officer and justice-involved individuals looks like. YES Tours are a great fit for criminal justice classes or students interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field. Tours are open for Public and private schools throughout Suffolk County. Schools must apply on a lottery basis for the tours in the beginning of the school year. Call for more detailed information.

Provides teen gang and violence intervention programs.

Opens the doors for thousands of students to take an in-depth tour of both our Riverhead and Yaphank Correctional Facilities. The tours give a realistic, first-hand glimpse into the inner workings of our correctional facilities and what a daily life as a correction officer and justice-involved individuals looks like. YES Tours are a great fit for criminal justice classes or students interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field. Tours are open for Public and private schools throughout Suffolk County. Schools must apply on a lottery basis for the tours in the beginning of the school year. Call for more detailed information.

Goal of the At-Risk Youth Jail Tour is to educate youth about the potential consequences of poor choices. A growing number of Suffolk County`s youth are in danger of falling prey to criminal and gang activity. Young teens especially face peer pressures that often make them act in ways that help them become “accepted” by a group, but they have no idea about the consequences of their behavior. As a result, many young people at an early age begin what may become a painful life of criminal behavior. These tours must be scheduled in advance and the youth must be accompanied by a parent. Call for more detailed information and an appointment.

Offers information on a variety of crime prevention issues, programs or services, from public awareness, protection, and possible ways to prevent crime, etc. Also provides a helpline for those who have been crime victims.

Presents a series of workshops that motivate, educate and empower both adults and youth on the importance of reducing gang violence. Focuses on topics such as prevention/intervention, perils of gang life, decision making and gang awareness among others. Presents workshops for groups, schools and organizations. Also provides full day training seminars/conferences for youth and adults. Call for more information.

Provides a one-hour workshop for 7th-8th grade girls on preventing relational aggression. Schools may call to request special scheduling of this workshop.

Staff development training in schools and youth-serving organizations. Training curricula offer skills and resources for clinicians, teachers and administrators to end bullying, homophobia and violence in schools and our communities.

Offers information on a variety of crime prevention issues, programs or services, from public awareness, protection, and possible ways to prevent crime, etc. Also provides a helpline for those who have been crime victims.

Offers information on a variety of crime prevention issues, programs or services, from public awareness, protection, and possible ways to prevent crime, etc. Also provides a helpline for those who have been crime victims.

* Offers prevention education services. Life skills workshop series offered to school and community groups. Training and workshops for parents and professionals.* Offers support groups for parents and youth.* Coordinates and plans services for youth by identifying unmet needs and develop programs to meet those needs.* Offers street outreach and anti-violence groups for K-12 grade.

* Collaborates across 40 agencies that are based in, or provide service to coverage region. Strategy development to improve health service delivery. Wellness programs, violence prevention, and youth development. * Does not provide direct services.

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

* Aims to reduce the incidence of shootings, killings, and other acts of violence using a public health approach. Identifies and engages high-risk youth in case management Conducts youth outreach Prepares public education campaigns Mediates conflict Provide referrals to local agencies Involves faith leaders Have presence in the streets that neighborhood shootings occur