DPAL
About the Program
Beginning Fall 2018, we are partnering with the Durham Police Athletic League (DPAL) as part of our outreach initiative to provide soccer opportunities to underserved populations in our community.
The Durham Police Athletic League focuses on the prevention of juvenile crime using sports and recreational activities as a platform to build relationships between kids, cops, and the community. Police officers serve as mentors promoting positive attitudes, teamwork, overcoming challenges and good citizenship among Durham youth.
Studies have shown that if a young person engages with a law enforcement officer on the ball field, gym or classroom, the youth will likely come to respect the laws that police officers enforce. Such respect is beneficial to the youth, the police officer, the neighborhood and the business community. Developing and maintaining relationships creates trust and understanding between police officers, youth, and their families.
Participation
Twenty public elementary schools in the Durham area participate in the program each year. 3rd-5th graders are eligible to participate.
Participating Schools
| School | School |
|---|---|
| Burton Elementary | Kestrel Heights School |
| C.C. Spaulding Elementary | Lakewood Elementary |
| Club Boulevard Elementary | Merrick Moore Elementary |
| Easley Elementary | Morehead Elementary |
| Eastway Elementary | R.N. Harris Elementary |
| Eno Valley Elementary | W.G. Pearson Elementary |
| Fayetteville Street Elementary | Pearsontown Elementary |
| Glenn Elementary | Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club |
| Global Scholars Academy | Sandy Ridge |
| Holt Elementary | Y.E. Smith. |
Comuníquese con el administrador de Español, Ramon Gallardo o Giovanni Solis