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Juvenile Justice

The juvenile justice system refers to the services and supports provided to children under the age of 18 who are involved with the justice system. The juvenile justice system is focused on moving services from treatment facilities to the community, focusing on diversion, and providing age-appropriate treatment.


In April 2025, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge issued an order directing the Los Angeles County Probation Department to begin depopulating the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, California, without closing it entirely. The court’s mandate calls for reducing the number of youth aged 13 to 21 housed there by more than 100, to a level that allows the Department to meet state standards set by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC),… Read