Hollister Police Juvenile Impact

Juvenile Impact Program

The Hollister Police Department in partnership with the San Benito County Probation Department, San Benito High School, San Andreas School, Pinnacles Opportunity School, Rancho San Justo School and Marguerite Maze Middle School has started a Juvenile Impact Program in San Benito County.

What is the Juvenile Impact Program?

The Juvenile Impact Program is an "at-risk" youth early intervention/community service program designed to both effect behavioral change and to impose consequences on first-time offenders. Too often, today's juvenile offenders are not held accountable for offenses they commit. The importance of mandatory community service is essential to send home the message "you play, you pay" and to alter criminal behavior before it escalates. 

How does the program work?

The at-risk youths must attend classes. Classes for parents are also mandatory. Parents are a vital participant in the juvenile's life and, therefore, must be part of any behavior modification solutions. 

How do at-risk youths join the program?

Our program is designed for young people ranging from 6th to 10th grade. This range can be altered but only on a case by case basis. The young people are referred to this program in one of three ways; 1) as part of their probation conditions, 2) by referral from the schools, or 3) at the request of the parents.

Want more information?

If you have any questions regarding this new program or want more information,  please call Captain Richard Vasquez of HPD at (831)-636-4330.

The Hollister Police Department is looking forward to working with the San Benito County Probation Department, our local schools and our at-risk youths. We believe that this program will have a positive effect on our community for years to come.