The goal is to provide an opportunity to better understand the nature and consequences of violence and in a supportive environment to look at issues such as anger, choices, consequences and personal responsibility. The Safe Alternatives and Violence Education Program was developed by the San Jose Police Department in 1993. In 1998 SAVE received the Crime Prevention Program of the Year Award from the state attorney general and the Distinguished Program Award from the California Youth Authority. This is a program currently serving two high school attendance areas. Students are trained in all phases of the justice system.
Students act as attorneys and jury.
They hear real cases involving juvenile crime and render judgment. A Juvenile Court Judge presides during the trials. To request further information or to schedule a presentation, call the San Jose Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at 277-4133. To report anything that does not require an urgent response by police, call 277-8900 . For general information, or to report crimes after the fact, call 277-8900.