The World’s Foremost Leader in Engaging Kids, Cops & Community

Since 1940, National PAL has been dedicated to fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and youth through recreational, educational, and mentoring programs. with over 300 chapters nationwide, we serve more than 2 million young people annually, providing opportunities that inspire leadership, academic excellence, and personal growth.

Activities Leagues Launches Youth Mental Health Focus with Appointment of Renowned Sports Clinician Dr. Galen Duncan

Dr. Duncan to lead youth mental health initiatives for 2M+ National PAL youth Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2024 – The National Association of Police Athletic / Activities Leagues (National PAL) announces today that Dr. Galen Duncan, nationally recognized sports...

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The National Association Of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. (National Pal) and its chapters work nationwide promoting the prevention of juvenile crime and violence by building relationships among kids, cops, and communities through positive engagement.

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National PAL and Department Of Homeland Security announce know2protect Campaign to combat online child exploitation and abuse

National PAL has been named an official partner of Know2Protect, a major new initiative to prevent and combat online child exploitation and abuse, developed by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

Know2Protect is a collaborative effort with National PAL, Intel, Meta Platforms, NFL, NASCAR, Google, Snap, and others, to educate and empower children, teens, parents, trusted adults and policymakers to:

  • Prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
  • Explain how to report online enticement and victimization.
  • Offer resources for victims and survivors and their supporters.

National PAL will work with our more than 300 chapters to provide resources, training, and support to stop and prevent child online sexual abuse and exploitation.

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