Los Angeles County Probation Department
The Los Angeles County Probation Department in conjunction with The Duarte Unified School District and The Duarte Public Safety Department, provide intensive personal services to both at-risk youth and families in the City of Duarte. It is the mission of the Deputy Probation officers to insure that the probationers are attending school, and following all conditions of their probation. This may include but is not limited to drug testing, drug education, parent education, and community service.

Deputy Probation Officer Paul Villegas at the Duarte Public Safety (Prevention Services) works with children and families from Kindergarten to High School. Specialized services are provided to children and teenagers that are having severe academic and behavioral problems in school. This referral process is in conjunction with the school outreach consultants throughout Duarte Unified.

Deputy Probation Officer Auria Vogt is in charge of Suppression Services. This officer maintains an office at Mt. Olive High School. In addition, this officer services Duarte High School and referrers probationers to both Boy’s Republic Day Treatment, and Eggleston Youth Center.  School Crime Suppression Program, consists of monitoring probationers that require intensive supervision. Provides probationers with opportunities to succeed in a school environment. Services include in person probationer contacts, school attendance monitoring, juvenile and parental referral services, and probation violation monitoring and reporting.

Additional programs include Boys Repubic Day Treatment, Foothill Family Services who provides counseling and educational services. “Youthworks” Community Service component, and positive rewards sponsored by Duarte Parks and Recreation, The Duarte Teen Center, and Duarte Public Safety Department.  Probation Intern Karen Valladares provides valuable community knowledge and fundamental information in assisting the Probation Officers.

Youthworks
Youthworks is juvenile community service program that assists Duarte youth that are required to complete court ordered community service. Additionally, this program is used by Duarte Unified School District and the District Attorney’s office to expose children to a structured work environment, while gaining self-esteem and experience as they work throughout the city in community based organizations. The goal of Youthworks is to provide a structured “work-like environment” Successful graduates are hired by the City of Duarte to participate in the Recycling Program and Trail Crew Program. Click here for the Youthworks Registration Form.

The Recycling Program is city beautification. Youth assist City employees in a collection effort of Recycling material. This effort keeps the City of Duarte clean while contributing to the state’s recycling program and helping youth learn the importance of Recycling.

The Trail Crew selects youth to work with City employees in our local parks and trails in Duarte. The program focuses on the upkeep and maintenance of the Fish Canyon Trail. This team works Winter and Spring. Youth are physically challenged on the trails and hills of the Los Angeles National Forest. Youth from this program participate in “Wilderness Day”, help to educate the community on the many benefits of recycling.

For more information on how to participate, call Aida Torres at (626) 359-5671 ext. 316.

R.O.P. Law Enforcement
This is an educational component and is part of The Duarte Unified ROP program. This class is taught at Duarte High School by Deputy Rob MacLean (School Resource Deputy, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department). Its purpose is to assist high school youth explore the field of Public Safety and Law Enforcement. Through this class, students gain an increased awareness and perspective of the procedures and opportunities in law enforcement while earning school credits. Students are exposed to the criminal justice system.


D.A.R.T. – Duarte Area Resource Team
The purpose of D.A.R.T. is to help young men and women explore public service careers. Through this exploration, they gain valuable experience, knowledge and training that can help them better reach their targeted goals and career. Activities also serve to enhance resumes, job applications and provide personal growth. Click here for an D.A.R.T. application.

D.A.R.T. meets at 5 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month in the Duarte Teen Center. The program is open to young men and women from Duarte between the ages of 14 and 19 years of age, that must have at least a "C" average (if in school), be of good moral character without any serious arrest record and committed to make a positive impact in the community. For more information on how to join, call (626) 359-5671 ext. 319.