Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
What We Do
The Sandoval County Juvenile Justice Program is working to decrease the incidence of delinquency in our community, provide proper alternatives to detention while increasing the emphasis on prevention and early intervention in Juvenile Justice Services.
How We Serve You
Sandoval County Juvenile Justice Program is funded by The State of New Mexico, Children Youth and Families Department and provides the follow activities:
- Reception Assessment Center (RAC)-The Sandoval County RAC Programs have sites within Rio Rancho Public Schools, Bernalillo Public Schools and a Mobile RAC provider that serves all other areas of Sandoval County. RAC is a program that provides an early intervention opportunity for youth that are at-risk for delinquency and/or detention. Services include an intake interview; a needs assessment, crisis intervention and case management for at-risk youth. RAC works closely with Law Enforcement and juvenile justice personnel by providing youth with an alternative to detention.
- Learning Labs– Sandoval County Learning Labs serves and is located in the Rio Rancho Public Schools and Bernalillo Public Schools. These school-based programs provide a sheltered learning environment for at-risk students who have been suspended. Program Teachers work with youth to determine their service needs and help youth meet their academic goals until they can return to their schools and classrooms.