EP 60: TAPS Program Build's Positive Relationships among Police, Youth and, Community Members

<p>This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on The Teen And Police Service (TAPS) Academy.  In December of 2016, the TAPS Center opened in Houston, Texas with a vision to be the international leader in reducing the social distance between youth and law enforcement through research, training, teaching, and programming. To speak on TAPS Academy is guest Dr. Everette Penn. </p> <p>This episode, you will learn more about the following:</p> <ul><li>TAPS model and why it was created</li> <li>Student recruitment strategies</li> <li>Methods used for students to receive high school credit for attending TAPS related classes</li> <li>TAPS model replication across the country</li> <li>Benefits of the after school programs kids, parents and the school</li> <li>Vision for programs and services in the future</li> </ul> <p>Guest</p> <p>Dr. Penn is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and has researched the social distance between youth and law enforcement throughout his career. </p> <p>Resources</p> <p>Teen and Police Service Center</p> <p><a href='https://www.tapsacademy.org/'>https://www.tapsacademy.org/</a></p> <p>Harris County Department of Education</p> <p><a href='https://www.hcde-texas.org/'>https://www.hcde-texas.org/</a></p> <p>Case For Kids</p> <p><a href='https://www.hcde-texas.org/Page/17'>https://www.hcde-texas.org/Page/17</a></p>