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VIDA youth program accepting applications

by The AV Times Staff • July 17, 2015

VIDA is designed to redirect “at-risk” youth with issues such as defiance, anger, failing grades, truancy, family discord and substance abuse. (Image courtesy LASD)
VIDA is designed to redirect “at-risk” youth with issues such as defiance, anger, failing grades, truancy, family discord and substance abuse. (Image courtesy LASD)

LANCASTER – The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Lancaster Station is accepting applications for the Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) program slated to begin in August.

VIDA is a 16-week program for “at-risk” youth between the ages of 11 and 17 that integrates counseling, physical fitness and community service to curb criminal behavior through positive reinforcement.

VIDA is designed to redirect young people who may be struggling with issues such as defiance, anger, failing grades, truancy, family discord and substance abuse, according to Deputy Joshua Stamsek of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station. The program teaches participants how to make better life choices and take responsibility for their future.

“VIDA incorporates physical fitness training, impulse control, life skills training, emotional management techniques, parent-teen and conflict resolution,” Stamsek states. “VIDA is an opportunity for participants to work with law enforcement and other community-based organizations to create positive influences in their lives that will encourage them to succeed.”

Participants are referred to VIDA through the juvenile courts, schools or by their parents.

The local 16-week class will start Aug. 22, and participants will graduate Dec. 12, according to Stamsek.

For registration information, visit www.vida.la or call 661-949-6585.

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5 comments for "VIDA youth program accepting applications"

  1. Tim Scott says

    July 17, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Too bad the program is administered by criminals.

    Yes, breaking federal laws is a crime, even if you have a badge.

    • Genessis guzman says

      July 17, 2015 at 5:11 pm

      How do you know thats true..?????

      • Tim Scott says

        July 17, 2015 at 5:17 pm

        Ummmmm…because the feds just completed YET ANOTHER investigation of the sheriff’s department not very long ago and YET AGAIN found that they were violating an assortment of federal laws. I can’t quite grasp how you haven’t noticed…

    • Lady Liberty says

      July 17, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Tim Scott, More trashing the Sheriffs department. So much hatred for them. I wonder if they have your address, let’s hope you never need their help!

      • Tim Scott says

        July 17, 2015 at 7:52 pm

        Trashing? I’m not the one who investigated them, and no one forced them to commit any of their numerous crimes. I’d say they trashed themselves, wouldn’t you?

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