The PCYC is a registered charity and company that supports the NSW Police Service. In general, the Service allocates two officers to each of the 56 clubs located throughout the State. Police personnel are also located at the PCYC State Office to provide administrative and supervisory support.

PCYC offer a range of facilities and services for young people that enhance personal and community safety, improve police and community relations (particularly with young people), and provide opportunities to improve the quality of life for young people. While the principle aim for police within PCYC is to provide a means for delivering a policing service to young people

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History of PCYC

The first PCYC was established in 1937 jointly by the NSW Police Service and Rotary Club of Sydney under the name of Police "Boys Club". It provided recreational facilities primarily for young boys to reduce the rising level of inner city juvenile crime. The name of the organisation has changed over time to reflect the provision of services and to highlight the community's involvement and support.

PCYC today consists of 56 clubs statewide.

Each club's activities and services vary according to local needs, club facilities, resources and community support. They generally include:

• crime reduction and prevention programs which target young people who are at high risk of crime eg. malicious damage, stealing and street offences
• educational programs dealing with youth crime and other community issues (eg. personal safety and crime prevention)
• sporting and recreational activities conducted outside school hours and during school holidays including martial arts, dancing, camps, basketball etc.
• initiatives dealing with such community problems as truancy, unemployment, self-esteem and boredom.

Membership

Membership is unrestricted which helps explain why more than 55 000 people are involved with the organisation.

To make PCYC work we rely on dedicated volunteers who support the police attached to clubs. Clubs also employ staff to assist with administration, cleaning and other duties not filled by volunteers.

Each club has a volunteer management committee elected from the members. Committees assist the police with the overall management of individual clubs.

For further information you may wish to contact your local PCYC or the PCYC State Office.

PCYC State Office is at 1A Cleary Avenue, Belmore 2192. Telephone (02) 9740 4777.

E-mail to stateoffice@pcycnsw.org.au

POLICE & COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUBS
STATE OFFICE - 1A CLEARY AVE, BELMORE 2192
PO BOX 316, BELMORE 2192
PH: 9740 4777
FAX: 9740 3055

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