Juveniles At Risk (JAR) Program

The Juveniles At Risk (JAR) Program is a delinquency prevention program designed to assist ungovernable, truant, and runaway youth. The following is an overview of the services provided by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to children and families in need of assistance.

A Delinquency Prevention Specialist works with at-risk juveniles between the ages of 8 and 17 to reduce truancy and address targeted problem behaviors through education, guidance, and counseling tailored to the individual needs of the child. Each juvenile is assigned a Delinquency Prevention Specialist who is responsible for developing an individualized case plan and providing follow-up services for a period of 30 to 90 days.

JAR Deputies provide mentoring services to juveniles between the ages of 8 and 17. Deputies meet with participating youth at home and/or school on a weekly basis to provide support, encouragement, and positive role modeling. The program is designed to assist families while promoting positive decision-making and responsible behavior among youth. Services are typically provided for a period of 30 to 90 days.

Parents or guardians are required to attend a JAR Orientation meeting prior to their child being enrolled in the program.

If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Resource Center by phone at 
239-252-0900 or email us at YRCsatellite@colliersheriff.org We are located on the 5th floor of the Collier County Courthouse Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Juvenile Delinquency Citation - The Juvenile Delinquency Citation Program, authorized by Florida Statute 985.12, is the pre-arrest diversion program that empowers Deputies to issue a delinquency citation to juveniles for community service hours in lieu of arrest and formal prosecution for misdemeanor offenses. The juveniles receive a timely consequence for their crime and have the opportunity to give back to their community. 

If you have any questions contact the Delinquency Citation Coordinator:

Corporal Armando Yzaguirre
Ph: (239) 252-0076

Email Armando.Yzaguirre@delinquencysheriff.org  

View Delinquency Citation opportunities in Collier County.