Purpose: Aids advisors in creating and maintaining their local Youth Crime Watch initiative.
Length: One day
Target Audience: Youth Crime Watch site advisors
Curriculum Components:
- An overview of Youth Development based on Search Institute’s Developmental Asset Model.
- Tips on how to effectively work with youth.
- Idea exchange and problem solving around issues of concern.
- Orientation to Youth Crime Watch publications, videos, other curricula,
website and other resources in the national partnership.
- Discussion concerning techniques to maintain the advisor’s support system or continuing education after returning home
Target Audience:
- Current or New Advisors
- School Resource or other Law Enforcement Officers working with Advisors
- Other volunteers or staff working with Advisors
What do the Participants Take Home With Them?
- A written overview of the Developmental Asset Model
- Ideas to utilize with their Youth Crime Watch
- A network of colleagues
- A better understanding of how Youth Crime Watch of America can assist them in building successful programs


