Youth Programs

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, have been providing intensive personal services to both at-risk youth and their families in the City of Duarte for over 20 years. It is the mission of the Deputy Probation officers to ensure 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. Two dedicated Deputy Probation Officers are stationed at the Duarte Public Safety Office and can be reached at (626) 357-7938.

Deputy Probation Officer Addi Sardar offers early prevention and intervention services. She works with children and their families from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Alongside school personnel the Officer helps identify youth displaying at-risk behaviors at school. She educates parents, assists school staff, and links the family with local community efforts to establish a strong bond with law enforcement in an effort to avert future delinquency. Services are provided throughout Duarte's five
Elementary Schools.

Deputy Probation Officer Paul Villegas offers prevention, intervention, and suppression services to pre-teens and teens and their families from 7th grade to 12th grade and above. His assignment consists of identifying youth at-risk, monitor probationers that require low to intensive supervision. He provides probationers with opportunities to succeed in a school environment. Services include in person probationer contacts, school attendance monitoring, juvenile and parental referral
services, drug testing, probation violation, reports to the court  monitoring and reporting.

Additional programs include Boys Republic Day Treatment and Eggleston Youth center which offer a comprehensive school setting for probationers. Foothill Family Services who provides counseling and educational services, THINK Together which provide youth K-8th with an after- school Program, "Youthworks" Community Service component, SHARE mentoring sponsored by Duarte Parks and Recreation, Duarte Teen Center and the Duarte Boxing Gym.

School Resource Deputy Robert MacLean provides law enforcement and police services to all Duarte schools, school grounds and areas adjacent to the school. He investigates allegations of criminal incidents. He proactively works to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students. He maintains a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment. He assists school officials with their efforts to enforce Board Of Education policies and procedures as well as ensuring school administrator and student safety.

In addition to working with the schools, he is a certified ROP teacher at Duarte High School, where he teaches Introduction to Law Enforcement.  He is also Duarte's graffiti expert and serves as an advisor to the youth group mentoring program Duarte Area Resource Team, D.A.R.T All three officers are visible within the school community and attend and participate in school functions. Build working relationships with the school's staff as well as with student and parent groups. They work
with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to students involved in situations  where referrals to service agencies are necessary.

These officers also partner and hold educational presentations for parents and youth on topics ranging from gangs and drugs to dealing with incorrigible youth. They also conduct home visits and are part of the Duarte Unified School Safety Team.

For any issues regarding school related crime, gang crime and juvenile related problems please contact Deputy MacLean at (626) 359-5671 ext. 319.

Youthworks

Youthworks is a juvenile community service program that assists Duarte youth that are required to complete court ordered community service. This program is used by the District Attorney's office  in lieu of formal probation 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 may
be hired by the City of Duarte to participate in the Recycling Program and Trail Crew Program.

The Recycling Program is city beautification component. 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 localparks 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 positively exposed to the fundamentals of 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 erve to enhance resumes, job applications and provide personal growth.

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.
DART Application

C.H.Y.L.L.-Cardinals Helping Youth Live Life

CHYLL is a program for Duarte youth that will help develop job andleadership skills. Youth will engage in both community service and rewarding recreational activities under the supervision of Duarte Park sand Recreation. Youth will gain experience, knowledge and have fun while training for future leadership roles.  CHYLL is open exclusively to youth in the 6th to 8th grade. Youth must have at least a "C" average and be committed to make a positive impact in our community. Interested youth must submit applications to the Duarte Teen Center for more information on how to join, call (626) 303-0863.

From Left to Right: Deputy Probation Officer Paul Villegas, School Resource Deputy Robert MacLean.