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What is Rise Above:
Rise Above is a Sheriff's program designed to help individuals, especially youth, overcome challenges through empowerment, encouraging participants to transcend difficult circumstances and make positive life choices. Rise Above promotes healthy, positive activities and community engagement.
Rise Above Application
Rise Above Locations
STEAM Academy
1001 Leland Street, Spring Valley
Ramona Community Montessori School
1010 Ramona Street, Ramona
Program Details
- Program Duration: eight-week session from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Free program – no cost
- Dinner included
- Participant Age Requirement: 9 to 12 years old
- Parent attendance is required in all sessions
- Mentorship: Connecting youth with positive role models
- Education: Workshops on conflict resolution, leadership, and career planning
- Community Engagement: Involvement in community service projects and events
Program Goals:
- Promote positive peer relationships
- Empower youth with life skills and opportunities
Activities and Topics
- Week 1: Introduction— Meet our deputies, learn about the program, and play fun games
- Week 2: Gang Prevention - Learn about the dangers of gangs from our Crime Suppression Team
- Week 3: Human Trafficking - Learn about dangers and signs of human trafficking, from our Human Trafficking Task Force
- Week 4: Mental Wellness – Focus on mental health with PERT
- Week 5: Sports Activity – Engage in fun sports drills
- Week 6: Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco – Awareness sessions with deputies
- Week 7: Physical Wellness
- Week 8: Graduation – Celebrate achievements with a special graduation ceremony
Volunteer and Partnership Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities: Information for adults interested in mentoring or supporting the program
- Partnerships: Invitation to local businesses and organizations to collaborate
Program Administrator:
- For more information on Rise Above, contact:
Deputy Michael Benninger: Michael.Benninger@sdsheriff.org
Collaborating Partners