The Diversion program is a Restorative Justice Program designed to help juvenile offenders stay out of the Juvenile Justice System. It is an option for first time offenders and some second time offenders who live in Vacaville.

The Juvenile offender and parent(s)/guardian(s) are scheduled to attend a Diversion Hearing. At the hearing, the juvenile must take responsibility for their actions/behaviors and admit responsibility for the charges. (If the juvenile pleads innocent to the charge(s), the case is forwarded to Solano County Juvenile Probation, where a not guilty plea can be entered).

The Diversion Team conducts a thorough assessment of the case, the circumstances and behaviors possibly involved directly with the case (e.g. school behavior and discipline, home behavior and discipline). If approved by the Diversion Team, the Juvenile pays an administrative fee and is assigned up to a six-month diversion contract.The contract may consist of any or all of the following: community service hours, drug and alcohol education, drug testing, letter of apology, Anger Management Group, Parent Project (for caregiver education), the Prison Outreach Program (POP), improvement of grades and school attendance, and frequent contact with the diversion team member. Upon successful completion of the diversion contract, the youth’s file will stay within the Vacaville Police Department and will not be forwarded to the courts.

YSS offers counseling services to K-12 students enrolled in the Vacaville Unified School District (VUSD). These services are provided by counseling interns who are in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work master’s program.

Services are typically offered for six to eight weeks. Referrals are received from police staff, school staff, caregivers, and partnering agencies.  Students may self-refer to receive counseling services.

To refer, send an email to YouthServicesReferral@CityofVacaville.com

Vacaville Police Activities League (PAL) is based on the conviction that if young people are reached early enough, they can develop strong positive attitudes towards police officers in their journey through life toward the goal of maturity and good citizenship.

The PAL program brings youth under the supervision and positive influence of Vacaville Police Department staff and expands public awareness about the role of a police officer and the reinforcement of responsible values and attitudes.

Visit PAL webpage for additional information.  E-mail us at VacavillePAL@cityofvacaville.com or call us at (707) 449-1859.

E-mail reach at REACH@CityofVacaville.com.

Advocating for Wellness Adolescent Recovery & Education (aware) implements strategies and programs to reduce the rate of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among Vacaville teens.

E-mail aware at AWARE@CityofVacaville.com.

The City of Vacaville, Vacaville Unified School District (VUSD,) and Travis Unified School District (TUSD) partnered to host the Summer at City Hall (SACH) program to expose 20 underserved high school youth to a 4-week job skill building experience. SACH will provide youth with an opportunity to acquire job readiness skills, job shadowing and work experience through a class and internship component. The class sessions include 21st Century workforce skill development, civic engagement, local government, resource identification, financial literacy and career interests through lecture, presentations, and technology. Application opens each March/April.

E-mail us to learn more about the Summer at City Hall program at REACH@cityofvacaville.com.