Summer Youth Education Conference

The office of the Orange County District Attorney is now accepting applications for the Summer Youth Education Conference. This program is an intensive week-long summer program focusing on the criminal justice system. Students must be at least 15 years old and are interested in either pursuing a career in any area of the criminal justice system or learning about the role of local law enforcement agencies.

This summer conference provides an informative overview of criminal cases, from the time a crime is reported, to the trial, and on through the sentencing. Participants have the opportunity to interact with professional in all areas of the criminal justice system. In addition to workshops, field trips to local courts, police departments, and training facilities are included. Students will end up with a better understanding of the criminal justice system and the role of the District Attorney’s Office.

Students are required to commit to the week-long program on August 4-8, 2008, and must attend a mandatory orientation workshop on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Students will be selected from high schools throughout Orange County to participate in this exciting program. If accepted, students will have to pass a criminal background check.

The applications process is simple, but highly competitive. Applications are available in the Tesoro Career Center or online at www.orangecountyda.com. Prospective applicants need to complete the application and a one page essay explaining why they are interested in attending the Summer Youth Education Conference. All applications must be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday April 1, 2008, via mail, hand delivery, or online application.

Students selected to participate in the program will be notified either by mail, email, or phone on or before Tuesday, April 15, 2008.

If you have any questions, please call Jose Morfin at (714) 347-8415, Mon-Fri 8-5pm or via email at Jose.Morfin@da.ocgov.com