A little over 70 years ago, six Chapters on the eastern seaboard joined together to form an association to share ideas and resources and compete in several sports. Today, there are over 300 PAL Member Chapters in law enforcement agencies servicing various cities throughout the United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, serving youth, ages 5 to 18. PAL exists to prevent juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, recreational and educational opportunities and resources to PAL Chapters.