Queens County D.A. – Apply Today

Are you interested in Law and Criminal Justice? Then join The Exploring Program at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office! This is your chance to visit the DA’s Office and the Queens Criminal Court in order to learn about the many legal careers that exist right here in Queens! This program will include tours of the

Youth Justice Board

The Youth Justice Board is an exciting after-school program that brings the voices of teens into the policymaking process in New York City. We are looking for young people ages 14 – 18 that want to make a difference in the lives of New York City teens. The 10-month program allows young people to learn firsthand how important decisions are

Real-World Career Experiences Exploring

 Law Enforcement Exploring is a community service, career-oriented program designed to educate young men and women, ages 14-20, about Law Enforcement. At the end of the year 2014, there were over 4,500 young people in the program.

NYPD Summer Youth Police Academy

New York City residents, attending school, between the ages of 10 and 16 are eligible to attend. The Youth Police Academy will provide those participating in the program with lunch and uniform shirts. The Youth Police Academy is a six (6) week program that will hold sessions five (5) days a week. The Academy will

National Bar Association Crump Law Camp

Since only 10 percent of the nation’s lawyers are people of color, the primary goal of the Law Camp is to encourage young students of color to improve their grades in high school, attend college and enter law school. The NBA’s partnership with Howard University School of Law reflects the school’s mission of cultivating lawyers

Youth Justice Board

In New York City, police officers often have some choice about whether or not to arrest a young person. The choices they make have serious consequences – for youths, for public safety, for police-community relationships, and for the justice system. In June 2015, the Youth Justice Board will publish recommendations about how to reduce rates

Model City Council

Are you considering a career in public service? Are you focused on developing or sharpening your leadership, critical-thinking and public speaking skills? Then check out the Model New York City Council Project. Each fall, the Model New York City Council Project gives College Now students the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to assume the role of a New

Development School for Youth

The Development School for Youth (DSY) is the All Stars Project’s innovative outside-of-school leadership and business training program.  In partnership with businesses and caring corporate professionals DSY offers supplemental educational, social and internship experiences in a variety of workplace settings. This training prepares inner-city youth to enter the professional workforce, pursue educational opportunities and face

Youth and Government

Youth & Government lets young people experience how our nation’s democratic process works from the inside out. Starting with issues that stir their passions, teens learn to debate public policy, write legislation and (simulate) taking over the State Legislature in Albany. Proposed legislation originating with Youth & Government participants has gone on to be presented

Teens Take the City

Teens Take the City is a dynamic leadership development program that offers NYC teens the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get involved in issues affecting them and their community. Teens engage in community mapping to figure out how to better their community, work in small groups to identify a law to address the