DPAL

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.