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Some Highlights of Our Breakout Sessions and One of Our General Sessions!
Day 1 of our conference will feature a general session by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) covering California’s new Permanent Foster Care Rate Structure. Starting July 2025, a key part of this rate structure will take effect, requiring the use of standardized high-fidelity Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment for all youth and non-minor dependents (NMDs) in foster care. This important CANS update will be explored in depth during a breakout session later that day.
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CA Department of Justice Victims’ Services Unit – The Victims’ Services Unit offers crime victims and their families support and information at every stage of the criminal process.
CA Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation, OVSRS – Provides information on offender release, restitution, parole conditions and parole hearings when the offender is incarcerated in prison. 1-877-256-6877
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Marin County Probation Check on DUI Probationers Results in 5 Violations
From Marin County.
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. – April 2, 2025 – Unannounced checks of Marin County residents on active supervised probation for DUI offenses resulted in five individuals found in violation but no arrests, according to the Marin County Probation Department.
“Alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the biggest threats to public safety and well-being on our roadways,” said Chief Probation Officer Marlon Washington.
“That’s why operations like this are critical — not only for community safety but also for ensuring that individuals on probation comply with the terms of their supervision.”
Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Starts in Santa Ana Courtroom – Orange County Probation
From Orange County Register.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – March 26, 2025 – On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Young Adult Court (YAC) Graduation took place at the Central Justice Center. After 18-24 months of working the program, the graduating young adults spoke about how instrumental Probation was in helping them achieve a positive future.
Under the Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez, these eight graduates completed the program and walked out of the courtroom felony-free.
Young Adult Court is a pilot program in the Orange County Superior Court that aims to reduce recidivism and promote positive life outcomes for men ages 18 through 25 who have encountered trouble with the law.