Category Archives: Youth Programs

Police Explorer (Youth) Program: Seeking New Recruits, Registration Only Happens Once a Year

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Are you between 14 and 20 years old? Interested in an inside look at policing while building leadership, critical-thinking and decision-making skills in a unique and exciting environment?? Consider becoming a Police Explorer! Building important life and leadership skills is an essential part of strong, positive youth development. Police Exploring is a national program that offers youth an opportunity to

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First-Time Youth Offenders can “Make it Right” with the Alternative Accountability Program

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In October of 2014, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) began a collaborative effort to launch a pilot program called the Alternative Accountability Program (AAP). The AAP was developed to better manage resources for first-time youth offenders. The collaborative effort consists of the FCPD, Fairfax County Juvenile Court Services, Northern Virginia Mediation Service, Fairfax County Public Schools, Neighborhood and Community

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