In the spirit of building capacity for community based organizations that serve our Juvenile Justice Youth and their families, OYCR and the Center at Sierra Health Foundation (The Center) recently released a new funding opportunity. The Transform Youth Justice's (TYJ) Community-Based Organization (CBO) Capacity Building Initiative is our latest funding opportunity with a deadline for applications due by August 15, 2024, at 1 pm Pacific Time. The initiative will provide funding support to CBOs for 26 months to expand their capacity to meet the health needs of justice-involved youth through technical assistance provided by National Center for Youth Law, Public Works Alliance and The Center, and through learning community opportunities. Up to eight selected community-based organizations will receive $500,000 to expand services and supports, inclusive of diversion programs for justice-involved youth (ages 12 to 26) in four regions in California. Awarded organizations will also be encouraged to develop or strengthen diversion programs to advance health and racial equity for justice-involved youth in California. The Center will hold two webinars to review the request for applications. Participation in the webinar is not required but it is strongly encouraged. The Center will also host three office hour sessions to provide additional support on the RFA, application and submission process. Office hours are optional. Learn more about this funding opportunity here.
Judge Katherine Lucero (ret.) Director
Office of Youth and Community Restoration California Health and Human Services Agency
Voices of Youth Justice: A Q&A with Monterey County Deputy Probation Officer Aileen Bravo
OYCR is proud to partner with Monterey County to promote services for young people involved in the youth justice system. One of the people at the heart of this collaboration is Deputy Parole Officer Aileen Bravo, who has served clients for nearly 19 years, leading with dedication and compassion. Deputy Bravo supervises secure treatment clients and supports youth returning from the justice system, playing a pivotal role in their journey toward reentry.
With the support of OYCR’s County Liaison Cecilia Simmons, OYCR provides a wide array of services including education support, vocational training, life skills development, referrals to agencies offering financial assistance, and more. Monthly meetings between OYCR and the County ensure we continuously review progress, address needs, and set ambitious goals for the young people we serve.
For youth who are systems-involved, “this working relationship has given them hope and confidence in our support. This collaboration demonstrated our commitment to following through on our promises and providing them with all the resources we offer, encouraging clients to accept and engage with the services available”, Deputy Bravo says.
Governor Newsom Signs SB 1353, Youth Bill of Rights
SB 1353, also known as the Youth Bill of Rights, was signed by the Governor on July 16, 2024 and adds the right to receive adequate, appropriate, and timely behavioral health services, in addition to the medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services already specified.
Our office will update its Youth Bill of Rights materials accordingly and will continue the work to educate youth and community stakeholders on these critical rights designed to improve outcomes for all youth in the juvenile legal system.
Youth Justice Action Webinar Series: CalAIM and Other Justice Involved Initiatives - Leveraging Funding Opportunities to Better Serve Youth
September 9 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us on Monday, September 9th for a webinar on accessing funding streams to better serve justice-involved youth. Discover opportunities to enhance managed care and expand the role of community-based organizations (CBOs) as providers. Learn about changes to CalAIM and other initiatives unlocking new funding pathways and develop practical strategies for securing these funds. This session equips professionals and organizations with the knowledge and skills to positively impact the lives of justice-involved youth through innovative funding approaches. Reserve your spot now.
California Juvenile and Family Judiciary Training on Substance Use Disorder: Session One
August 21 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Rise's Treatment Court Institute (TCI) is bringing world-class training on substance use disorder (SUD) to juvenile and family judiciary. This training is presented in partnership with the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
This training is offered virtually and open to both newcomers to the field and seasoned professionals. Whether you work with a dependency, juvenile, or family court, this program is for you! Reserve your spot now.
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. Register now.
Registration Fees: $200 if registered by October 14, 2024 $250 if registered after October 14, 2024
Youth Justice Action Webinar: Advancing Diversion - Research, Expansion and Innovations in Practice
July 1, 2024
If you missed last month’s webinar, Jessica Ellis, Executive Director of Centinela Youth Services, and Richard Mendel, Senior Research Fellow for Youth Justice with The Sentencing Project, explored the latest research and practice in youth diversion. They discussed diversion as a crucial and underutilized tool for enhancing community safety and improving long-term outcomes for youth. The webinar also delved into the role of restorative justice, the connection to brain science, and the importance of working with community stakeholders to effectively implement diversion programs. View the recording from this webinar and view our website for recordings from other past webinars.
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