CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT PROGRAM GRANT-2011

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SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM The Parent Academy will be held at various locations within the Endowment Zone throughout the year. The overall intent for the Parent Academy is to educate those individuals that live in "multi housing complexes" and are exposed to higher levels of criminal activity or influences in their neighborhood. Education is an empowerment opportunity and is a direct component of Crime Suppression. This program is taught in a two hour per week block of instruction, for 5 consecutive weeks. This is a tested deployment model. Instructors from throughout the department facilitate various blocks of instruction. Adult learning theory concepts are incorporated into the class format, which has proven to be extremely effective. Partnerships with Orange County Probation and Orange County Social Services were established and a representative from each agency provides a presentation during this program. The course curriculum is outlined in Appendix A. JR COP The Junior Children of Pride Program provides youth who reside in low income, high- density complexes with skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in life through good citizenship, education and goal setting. The program encourages joint participation with the parents, the youth themselves, and personnel from the Santa Ana Police Department. The program is designed to improve the safety and quality of life in the neighborhood. This is accomplished in cooperation with the local residents, youth groups, civic organizations, and the business community. Course Curriculum is available in Appendix B: TEEN ACADEMY The Teen Academy is designed for young residents between the ages of thirteen and seventeen, who reside within the Endowment Zone. The purpose of the Academy is to increase understanding and mutual respect between the young residents of the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Department. Teens learn about various departments and careers in law enforcement as well as how a police agency functions. Classes give students hands-on exposure to many areas of police work and a better understanding of a police officer's function. The curriculum is designed to hold the interest of the teens through a variety of hands-on presentations. Class discussions, presentations, and demonstrations will address current issues teens face on a daily basis at school, home, and in their neighborhoods. The Teen Academy is designed to accomplish several things, one of which is to get Teens to become interested and passionate about their future through education and career development. Teens are typically the most ignored group in the population, this program seeks to close the gap between parents and young adults and foster an environment that will lead to a promising future. The focus of this program will be taught in 1 hour per week sessions, for ten consecutive weeks. The program curriculum is available in Appendix C: 2 1