RESOURCES & REPORTS
Resources from organizations, glossary of common words in the YJ space, and events calendar. For more information about each filtered organization, refer to the glossary below.
CALENDAR
MAY
6
Board of Supervisors Meeting
9 AM - 4 PM
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
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MAY
11
Probation Oversight Commission Meeting
9 AM - 1 PM
St. Anne’s Events and Conference Center
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MAY
28
LAYUP Coalition Meeting
2:30 PM - 4 PM
Location TBD
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Glossary
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AB - Assembly Bill
A California Assembly Bill (AB) is a proposed statute introduced by a member of the State Assembly (the lower house of the legislature), identified numerically (e.g., AB 1). It acts as a formal proposal to change state law, requiring approval by both the Assembly and Senate and a governor's signature.
AG - Attorney General
The California Attorney General is the state's chief law officer and head of the Department of Justice (DOJ), responsible for enforcing state laws, protecting public rights, and acting as legal counsel for state agencies. Elected to a four-year term, they oversee over 5,400 employees, focusing on criminal justice, civil rights, consumer protection, and environmental issues.
APD - Alternate Public Defender
The Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender (APD) is a separate government agency that provides legal representation to indigent individuals when the main Public Defender has a conflict of interest, such as when multiple defendants are charged in the same case. The APD ensures constitutional representation for qualified, low-income defendants facing felony or misdemeanor charges in Superior Court.
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BSCC - Board of State and Community Corrections
The California Board of State and Community Corrections is an independent statutory agency providing technical assistance and funding to local adult and juvenile justice systems. It sets standards for detention facilities and training for probation officers, conducts inspections of detention facilities to ensure compliance with minimum standards, and manages public safety realignment and grant programs.
BOS - Board of Supervisors
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is the five-member, elected governing body of Los Angeles County, California. It manages a $50 billion budget, oversees county departments (including public health, social services, and jails), and provides municipal services to unincorporated areas.
BWC - Body Worn Camera
A body-worn camera (BWC) is a wearable audio-video recording device used primarily by law enforcement to capture interactions between officers and the public. Activation guidelines for the body worn camera are usually set by agency policy, however, actual activation is handled by the individual law enforcement officer.
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CAP - Corrective Action Plan
In the context of the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is a formal, required response submitted by local detention facility administrators to the BSCC outlining how the noncompliance with minimum standards for carceral facilities will be addressed and provide a reasonable timeframe for completion, which generally cannot exceed 90 days.
CPOC - Chief Probation Officers of California
The Chief Probation Officers of California is a non-profit, professional association representing the appointed Chief Probation Officers from all 58 California counties. In Sacramento, CPOC lobbies around policy and practice for juvenile and adult probation—including rehabilitation, detention, and community-based corrections.
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DA - District Attorney
The District Attorney of Los Angeles County is in charge of the office that prosecutes felony and most misdemeanor crimes that occur within Los Angeles County. The current district attorney (DA) is Nathan Hochman.
DJJ - Division of Juvenile Justice
Formerly known as California Youth Authority, the Division of Juvenile Justice was a division of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) that incarcerated young people adjudicated of the most serious of offenses, and monitored them while on parole, until its closure in 2023.
DOJ - Department of Justice
The California Department of Justice , led by the state's Attorney General, is the chief investigative, law enforcement, and legal department of the California executive branch. It protects public safety, civil rights, and natural resources, providing forensic services and enforcing state laws through over 5,400 employees.
DYD - Department of Youth Development
The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) is a government agency launched in July 2022. DYD seeks to build and support a flourishing youth development ecosystem that builds safer communities and eliminates youth incarceration by ensuring young people have the tools they need to thrive.
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JJCC - Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
Each of California’s 58 counties has a Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC), which is a multi-agency advisory board, typically chaired by the Chief Probation Officer, that develops comprehensive plans to prevent juvenile crime. It brings together law enforcement, schools, social services, and community members to improve services for at-risk and justice-involved youth.
JJRBG - Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant
The Juvenile Justice Realignment Block Grant (JJRBG) is a California program providing funding for county-level, rehabilitative care for youth previously destined for the state's Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). It focuses on serving youth with serious offenses, such as WIC 707(b) cases, through evidence-informed, local services.
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LADS - Los Angeles Detention Screener
The Los Angeles Detention Screener (LADS) is a one-page, standardized assessment tool used by the Los Angeles County Probation Department's Intake Detention Control (IDC) unit to evaluate whether a youth accused of a crime should be immediately detained in juvenile hall or released. It assesses risk and predicts recidivism.
LEA - Law Enforcement Agency
These agencies employ personnel—such as police officers, sheriffs, probation officers or federal agents—who have the legal authority to conduct searches, make arrests, and use force and support the criminal prosecution and surveillance of individuals.
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NCC - Net County Cost
Los Angeles County, Net County Cost (NCC) is the portion of a department's or program's budget that is financed by locally unrestricted generated revenues—primarily property taxes—rather than by state/federal grants, fees, or other specific revenue sources with specific spending requirements. It represents the "net" expenditure that must be covered by the county’s own general-purpose revenue.
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OIG - Office of the Inspector General
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in Los Angeles County operates as an independent oversight body for local law enforcement, specifically the Sheriff/Probation. It promotes transparency, and accountability by auditing departments, investigating misconduct, and reviewing high-profile incidents like officer-involved shootings.
OSC - Order to Show Cause
An Order to Show Cause (OSC) is a court order requiring a party to justify or "show cause" in a hearing why a judge should or should not grant a specific, often urgent, motion. It is used to address legal issues, such as emergency custody or contempt of court, requiring immediate attention.
OYCR - Office of Youth and Community Restoration
The Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) is a California state agency established in July 2021 to promote a public health approach to youth involved in the juvenile justice system. It oversees the transition from state incarceration at DJJ facilities to local care, provides technical support, and operates an ombudsperson office to investigate facility complaints.
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POC - Probation Oversight Commission
The Probation Oversight Commission (POC) is a civilian body that advises the Probation Department and Board of Supervisors, monitoring systemic reforms, policies, and safety within probation custody in Los Angeles County. It acts as a watchdog to improve transparency and accountability.
PD - Public Defender
The Los Angeles County Public Defender is a government agency providing constitutionally mandated legal representation to indigent adults and juveniles accused facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Superior Court who cannot afford private counsel.
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SB - Senate Bill
A California Senate Bill (SB) is a proposed law introduced by a state Senator in the Senate chamber, designated with an "SB" number (e.g., SB 1). It must pass through committee hearings, floor debates, and votes in both the Senate and Assembly before going to the Governor to be signed into law.
SCOPO - State Coalition of Probation Organizations
The State Coalition of Probation Organizations (SCOPO) is a labor coalition representing line deputy probation officers and institutional counselors, primarily focused on advocacy in California. It serves as an association of probation unions, acting as a unified voice for the interests of its members at the state capitol.
SYTF - Secure Youth Treatment Facility
A Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) is a locked, county-operated facility in California for youth (14+) who have committed serious offenses listed under Welfare and Institutions Code 707(b) and require high-level rehabilitative treatment. It serves as a juvenile-focused alternative to adult prison following the closure of the state’s Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
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WIC - Welfare and Institutions Code
Includes laws regarding dependency (child welfare/foster care) and delinquency (juvenile justice), including section 300 (dependent children) and section 602 (wardship of minors).
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YJ
Youth justice
YJR - Youth Justice Reimagined
Youth Justice Reimagined (YJR) is a Los Angeles County framework adopted in 2020 by the Board of Supervisors to transform the juvenile justice system from a punitive model to a "care-first" system focused on healing, community-based care, and racial equity.
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