Watching out! Helping out!
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in Florida since 1979!
With hundreds of programs throughout Florida, Youth Crime Watch demonstrates that young people can make the difference in keeping their schools and communities safe from crime, drugs, and violence. More about the program.
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News
Students take learning beyond the classroom: Middle school student projects receive grant awards. Grant project topics include drunk driving, cyberbullying, underage drinking.
Congratulations to the Florida winners of the 2009 Casey Awards and the Governor's Award
- Kelly Scandone: Governor's Award winner
- Officer Robert Wallace: Casey Award, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
- Holy Temple Holiness Church: Casey Award, Community Site of the Year
- Pompano Beach High School: Casey Award, School Site of the Year
Elementary school programs! Visit YCWA's KIDSTUFF area for age-appropriate materials.
Youth Crime Watch featured on NICE Network.
Hundreds of youth and adults converged on Orlando for the 20th National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and International Forum. Thanks to all who came!
QUICK tools
- Membership
- Materials catalog
- Training
- Evaluation toolkit
- Recruitment package
- Drug prevention kit (PDF 350kB)
- Forms to turn in:
- YCW site standards
- Tribute donations
- Florida contact list
Interested in becoming a YCWF coordinator? Please contact us!
Campus safety!
- College Crime Watch focuses specifically on campus safety. Five tips for students...
- Students can do something! Youth Crime Watch basics.
- Foiled Shooting Plots Point Out Importance of YCW Approach
Other sources
A study (May 2008) by the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Dept. of Education highlights the importance of crime reporting. Check it out (PDF): Prior Knowledge of Potential School-based Violence: Information Students learn May Prevent a Targeted Attack.
