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Youth Wakeup Program
This is a eight (8) week program that will provide youth with the necessary skills to make good decisions and become confident, responsible citizens. To enroll in a Youth Wakeup program class, you must call the Modesto Police Department Youth Services Division at 209-572-9500
- What are the goals and objectives of the Youth Wakeup program?
- Who are the contributors of the Modesto Police Department's Youth Wakeup program classes?
- Who facilitates the Youth Wakeup program?
- Where are the classes held for the Youth Wakeup program?
- What are the topics for the Wakeup program classes?
- What are the age requirements for the Youth Wakeup program?
- Are parents required to attend the program classes?
- How long do the Youth Wakeup program classes go for?
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Wakeup Program Highlights
- Referral: Juveniles can become enrolled in the program through recommendations made by school officials, parents/guardians, or self referral with parental consent. Juveniles may also be directed to participate in Wakeup by the Police, Diversion, Probation or Juvenile Court.
- For parents: The Program includes information on parental rights and responsibilities, as well as parenting skills.
- Counseling: Juveniles receive counseling designed to improve their self esteem and decision-making skills.
- Life behind bars: Juveniles experience the reality of life behind bars during a visit to the Straight Life Program at Deuel Vocational Institution. Each visit includes a tour of the prison and a group discussion where inmates share the mistakes that put them behind bars and the harsh realities of prison life.