2023 Graduating Class

Youth Academy

October 2 to November 20, 2025

Step into the world of justice and experience the real work behind the badge and the courtroom.
Join our Youth Academy for a hands-on look at investigations, forensics, and what it takes to protect your community!

The District Attorney Youth Academy is a program in partnership with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento County Probation Department, Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office, Rancho Cordova Police Department, Elk Grove Police Department and Galt Police Department.

Students will have an opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system, hear from our criminal justice partners, and engage in open communication concerning issues that affect youth today. Topics include: gun violence and gangs, social media and cybercrimes, crime scene investigations (CSI), mock trial, human trafficking, dating violence and stalking.

Location:

5770 Freeport Blvd.,
Sacramento, CA 95822

For questions or more information, please email YouthPrograms@sacda.org 

The program is open to current Sacramento County high school students.

To apply: Students must submit a completed application.  Applications accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Registration Deadline: September 19, 2025