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4.9 Juvenile Operations: Organization and Administration
4.9.12 Juvenile Department Programs (Issued: 6/4/08)
There are numerous juvenile -based programs and referrals within the City and County of San
Francisco, which all members of our Department can take advantage of and promote by referring
juveniles to them.
A. The CARC is a service that provides support for young people, ages 11 through 17 who
are arrested. The CARC’s goal is to help the juvenile offender avoid further involvement
in the juvenile system and stay out of jail and to provide the support and guidance needed
to make healthy choices.
B. Huckleberry Youth Programs runs numerous programs dedicated to assisting the youth of
San Francisco and their families who may be experi encing a short -term crisis.
Adolescents may be referred to Huckleberry House through friends, schools, police
officers, social workers and other local agencies. Huckleberry House is the starting point
for adolescents to gain access to a continuum of servic es including a 24 -hour Crisis
Hotline (415 -621-2929), short -term housing, psych -social programs and health services.
Huckleberry House can also be contacted at 800 -735-2929.
C. The San Francisco Police Athletic League provides both athletic programs and a Law
Enforcement Cadet Program. Athletic programs for youth between the ages of 4 and 17
years old include: baseball, basketball football, cheerleading, soccer and judo. The Law
Enforcement Cadet program is for ages 14 through 20.
D. Officers and detectiv es are encouraged to participate and assist in specific juvenile -based
events within the City, such as “Kid Print” and other surrounding neighborhood -
sponsored activities when requested. Police Athletic League and Huckleberry Youth
Services flyers should b e made available in the Police Department’s reception areas.
Programs include:
1. San Francisco Police Athletic League – 415-401-4666
2. San Francisco Police School Resource Officer Program – (http:// sf-
police.org/index.aspx?page=72 )
3. Huckleberry House – 415-621-2929
4. Huckleberry Wellness Academy (Cole St.) – 415-386-9398
5. Huckleberry’s Violence Is Preventable (VIP) Girls Project – 415-386-9398
6. Community Assessment and Resource Center (CARC) – 415-437-2500.
E. All agency employees are responsible for participating in and supporting efforts to reduce
the occurrence of juvenile crime and delinquency on campus.
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F. The various elements of the juvenile justice system are encouraged to review and provide
input and suggestions to the Department on its juvenile policies and procedures.
G. An annual review and written evaluation of all law enforcement and prevention programs
relating to juveniles shall be conducted as directed by the Chief of Police. The evaluation
shall:
1. Consider both the quantitative and qualitative elements of each program and
2. Make decisions regarding whether a specific program should continue to function
as is, be modified or discontinued.