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and young adults between the ages of 10-21 who are enmeshed in a gang or showingearly signs of gang involvement. The original initiative was based in the City ofHarlingen as an enhancement to the current partnership between the CameronCounty Juvenile Justice Department and the Harlingen Police Department. The intentof the program was to decrease juvenile crime, graffiti and provide communityresources to youth and young adults who were seeking a way out. The exit strategyresulted in job placement, G.E.D. completions, substance counseling, leadership andfaith based counseling for both the youth and family. Police and JPO late night ridealongs provided strong community policing. The Border Gang Task Force and HPDquickly determined the community policing could only work if there was a successfulexit strategy for the youth which included strong community partnerships in a “onestop” approach. On May 20, 2011, CCJJD officially opened its doors of the HarlingenOutreach Center which will provide the services mentioned above. After thedepletion of the one year funding on August 31, 2011, CCJJD is sustaining the initiativeby funding the Border Gang Resource Coordinator and the JPO. The enhancement ofthe Border Gang Task Force Resource Coordinator shall include the Cameron Countyarea, specifically with the A.R.M.Y. and Saturday Academy.Program Name:Status:Type:Program Description:ARMYExpandedDay Boot CampThe A.R.M.Y. program is a community based model designed by the Cameron CountyJuvenile Justice Department. The ARMY Program is designed as a “Day Academy” thataddresses the needs of students between ages 14-17 who have committed detainableoffenses and whom it has been determined would benefit from a supervisededucational setting, and wrap around programming that includes, substance abusecounseling, anger management, ROPEs Team Building, parent engagement, vocationaltrades skills (building trades & automotive skills). The juveniles are initially supervisedunder electronic monitor and undergo a behavior modification phase review programfor the duration of 6-9 months. Juveniles' progress will be periodically assessedthrough a point system and level of progress. The schedule of program activities isfrom 7 am till 8pm five days a week. The parents of the participants will also bemandated to attend a parent management curriculum known as the Parent Project.Program participants will be attired in a special uniform for enhancement of selfesteem and structure within the program. Participants must meet physical and mentalstandards as screened through the local doctor and licensed clinician.DENTON $10,000.00Program Name:Status:Type:Program Description:TARMACExpandedAcademic Coaching/TutoringJuveniles in this program will report two times per week to the evening reportingprogram and receive tutoring from a certified teacher. The teacher will assist themwith homework and with course material they are struggling with.ECTOR $68,020.00Program Name:Status:Type:AftercareNewAftercare/TransitionAPPENDICES 97