This month OYCR takes over the State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention as part of ongoing transition with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to assume ownership of the Title II Formula Grants Program and, by January 1, 2025, all existing Juvenile grants will be transferred to OYCR.
The California's State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (SACJJDP) is made up of Governor-appointed subject matter experts who are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all youth in California.
Its mission is to serve the Governor, the Legislature, and the people of California by promoting effective juvenile justice policies and programming in compliance with goals set forth in the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Its Core Values are as follows: Strategy – a coalition of knowledgeable stakeholders and communities, current or former wards, and local elected officials; Advocacy – a plan to prevent juvenile crime while providing treatment and rehabilitation for juvenile offenders; and Compliance – a means of monitoring program compliance and ensuring adherence with the core protections of federal law. We are pleased to move forward into this next phase of fulfilling the mission and vision of SB823. In the coming months we will be creating the staffing and infrastructure needed to meet the new oversight responsibilities and look forward to sharing our progress at our CWC Youth Justice Committee meetings and in future newsletters.
Judge Katherine Lucero (ret.) Director
Office of Youth and Community Restoration California Health and Human Services Agency
News and Partner Highlights
Restorative Justice Case Study: Reedley Peace Building Initiative
In the city of Reedley, community agencies, like the Reedley Police Department and Kings Canyon Unified School District, have come together to propose new and accountable solutions to address rising juvenile crimes in the community. As a result, the Reedley Peace Building Initiative (RPBI), established in October 2011 as a voluntary pre-arrest restorative justice process, has addressed juvenile criminal offenses by holding youth offenders accountable, providing space for them to reconcile with victims, and, through ongoing support, ensuring those youth remain out of the criminal justice system.
Between 2011-2023, only 7% of RPBI youth offenders have been arrested post-RPBI’s restorative justice process - this accounts for 78 total arrested youth/adults who have entered the criminal justice system out of 1,043 youth offenders referred to RPBI. Fifty-seven of those arrested completed the restorative justice process resulting in a recidivism rate of 5.5% for a success rate of 94.5%. Learn more about Reedley's Restorative Justice Program.
OYCR is the New Designated State Agency for Federal Title II Grants and Compliance Monitoring
OYCR is undergoing a transition with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to assume administration of the Title II Formula Grants and Compliance Monitoring Program with a January 1, 2025 deadline for all existing juvenile grants to be transferred to OYCR.
OYCR is actively engaged with BSCC to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of services, payments, and technical assistance for all grantees and facilities within our state that fall within the realm of our compliance monitoring oversight. For any questions regarding the transition of grants, please contact OYCRGrants@chhs.ca.gov. For questions related to the JJDPA Compliance Monitoring please contact OYCRCompliance.Monitor@chhs.ca.gov.
Submitting an Ombuds Complaint? Use OYCR’s Website!
The Ombuds Division at OYCR continues to work towards ensuring that there are proactive ways for the community to contact the Division. With this goal in mind, the Ombuds Division is pleased to announce that complaints to the Ombudsperson Division and requests for materials and trainings can now be submitted through OYCR’s website. Access the complaint form here.
OYCR is hiring an Analyst as an Assistant to the Director in Sacramento County.
Upcoming Events
CASOMB Guidelines: Treating and Supervising Youth Who Have Committed a Sexual Offense
July 31 and August 28 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This one-hour webinar will be repeated on two different dates to accommodate schedules: July 31 and August 28. Please register for the day that works best for you.
In this webinar, Dr. Krys Hunter will lead a one-hour training to review the Guidelines for Treating and Supervising Youth Who Have Committed a Sexual Offense, developed by the California Sex Offender Management Board, while including discussions regarding the recommended requirements for treatment provider education, experience, and training, the Collaborative Model, risk assessment, treatment planning, treatment modalities, and special populations considerations. Reserve your spot now.
Alameda County Positive Futures Fair
October 30 at 2:00-6:00 PM at Castlemont High School: 8601 MacArthur Blvd Bldg. 300, Oakland, CA 94605
The Alameda County Probation Department’s Positive Youth Development Division is ecstatic to announce the next Positive Futures Fair. Come join this youth and family resource fair with free food, fun, and connections to community-based programs. Pre-registration is NOT required for youth & families.
California Youth Justice Summit The Village: Connecting Youth Justice with Community-Centered Responses
November 5-6, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Orange County: 11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
The Office of Youth and Community Restoration presents its first California Youth Justice Summit, The Village: Connecting Youth Justice with Community-Centered Responses. Registration will open August 2024.
Guest Room Rate Per Night:
$169 plus applicable taxes Registration Fees: $200 if registered by October 14, 2024 $250 if registered after October 14, 2024 Registration will open in August 2024
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