CITYWIDE YOUTH ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Coordinator John King, II
The Citywide Youth Advisory Council is a leadership development program for young people ages 13-25. It is designed to promote programs that provide youth with improved educational, recreational and social service opportunities, emphasizing life skills, empowerment and self-sufficiency. The Citywide Youth Council works in collaboration with local Resident Advisory Councils (RACs) to organize and support local youth councils and ensure that their concerns and interests are represented. Moreover, it strives to educate youth about their rights and responsibilities under existing national, state and local laws and HACLA Rules and Regulations.
HOUSING-BASED DAY
SUPERVISION PROGRAM
Coordinator John King, II
The Housing-Based Day Supervision program was established as a gang prevention and intervention unit. The goal of the program is to reduce participation in gang activity and eliminate anti-social behavior in youth ages 8-17, reduce criminal activity and enhance quality of life in housing developments through leadership development, educational empowerment, sports activities, and cultural programs. With a Deputy Probation Officer and Youth Program Assistant housed on-site, supervision services are provided to at-risk populations, youth, probationers and the families at-large during daytime and nontraditional hours (evening and weekends). Supervision is provided to the Imperial Courts, San Fernando Gardens, Ramona Gardens, and Pico-Aliso Gardens communities.
YOUTH INITIATIVES
Coordinator John King, II
Youth Initiatives is a special unit of Resident Relations that specifically targets youth within the 8-25 age group residing in HACLA's 16 developments. Youth Initiative programs serve youth from a diverse array of backgrounds and cultures. All programs are provided by positive role models, encompass an educational focus and foster positive communication, cross-cultural awareness, nonviolent environments, and good sportsmanship. Some of the sports and educational/cultural programs provided by Youth Initiatives include the following: Rookie Baseball, Double Dutch Jump Rope Competition, Boxing, Flag Football Tournament, Indoor Soccer, Junior Golf Club, Youth Vocabulary Basketball (2001 NAHRO Award Winner), Bowling Club, Martial Arts, Cultural Diversity, Graduation Gala Scholarship Award Program, Youth Service Academy, Youth Wilderness Retreats, and Anti-Violence/Toy Gun Exchange (2001 NAHRO Award Winner). All programs are made available to both boys and girls.