Each year, many children and teenagers in our communities find themselves standing in front of a judge due to juvenile delinquency. The Sheriff’s Training and Redirection Team (S.T.A.R.T.) program is an intensive, 10-day program run in cooperation with the Bergen County Family Court, the Bergen County Division of Family Guidance and the Bergen County Probation Department. The program is designed to turn criminal tendencies into positive behavior through structured events that promote emotional growth, personal development, behavior modification and positive reinforcement. This innovative “boot camp” program is designed to rehabilitate juvenile offenders and prevent future incarceration by providing discipline, counseling and leadership in a military format.