Priority One programs are intended for youth who have attended Juvenile Justice or Court. The programs are aimed at stopping young people from re-offending.

Priority One Programs being run at Rockingham PCYC include:

• One to One Mentoring
• Truancy Patrol

One to One Mentoring
Targets young offenders between ages of 10-18 by providing a qualified mentor. The mentor’s task is to:

1. Prevent the young person from re-offending.
2. Reengage the young person into school or training.
3. Assist in locating suitable employment (where applicable).

This program has proved  successful as mentors liaise with government and non-government agencies in delivering outcomes. <top>

Truancy Patrol
Targets truants to establish reasons for non- attendance at school. A cooperative approach to the issues involved is used by co-ordination between schools and parents.

A personal plan is then developed to encourage attendance. Research shows up to 10% truancy rates at local high schools; truancy related problems may involve up to 300 young people in the area. <top>