Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR)

It is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week and OYCR would like to thank you to all our California Probation Chiefs, Probation Officers and staff for your tireless commitment to our justice impacted youth and their families. We appreciate you!

The Vera Institute found that up to 84% of girls in the youth justice system have experienced family violence. For many girls, system involvement is deeply connected to the harm they have experienced. vera.org/news/how-young…

National Youth Violence Prevention Week (April 27–May 1) invites us to look at the progress we’ve made & the work still needed. Violence prevention is supporting youth with healing-centered approaches & belief that every young person deserves the chance to grow beyond mistakes.

Who better to help shape youth justice than people who know the system firsthand? Read our latest blog on how credible messengers are reimagining care, accountability, and support for young people: bit.ly/3Oj9Mj8

Join us next Tuesday, April 28th for a webinar with the National Compadres Network (NCN). about the impact of the juvenile justice system on African-American boys and young men—and what we can do to create more just, healing-centered outcomes. Register now at the link in bio.

Join us on Thursday, April 30 for the April Youth Justice Action Webinar to explore the Juvenile Probation Transformation Online Training Series, a free, STC-approved learning series. Visit the registration link to reserve your spot today. Register now: bit.ly/4umTcit

With AB 2176, OYCR is working to track and address absenteeism in juvenile court schools, ensuring students have the educational support they need. ⬆️ Swipe to learn more about the issue and how this new law helps.

Miguel Garcia’s journey from involvement in the justice system to Ombudsperson Liaison at OYCR is a powerful reminder for Second Chances Month: young people are more than their mistakes. Read his story: oycr.ca.gov/youth-voices/i…

Imperial County is showing what success in youth justice looks like. Collaboration across probation, courts, and community partners is helping nearly eliminate girls’ incarceration. Read the blog: bit.ly/3NVVS6f

Join us tomorrow, Monday, March 23rd at 11 am for the March Youth Justice Action Webinar focused on what the data actually reveal about youth arrest trends and how to use research to shape effective juvenile justice practice. Register now: bit.ly/4umTcit

Join us on Monday, March 23rd for a webinar focused on what the data actually reveal about youth arrest trends & how to use research to shape effective juvenile justice practice. Visit the registration link to reserve your spot today. Register now: bit.ly/4umTcit

In California, youth now make up just 4% of all arrests—down from 15% in 2000. That’s progress worth protecting. Read OYCR’s new brief, Understanding CA’s Youth Arrest Trends: bit.ly/4aAZDXq

This is what investing in young people looks like: Riverside County is reinvesting $30 million in community-based youth justice supports, including prevention, diversion, and reentry services that help meet young people’s needs. Learn more: bit.ly/4r9ZT4u

Youth arrests have fallen 84% since 2000. The lesson: when we invest in what works, outcomes improve for young people and communities. Read OYCR’s brief, “Understanding California Youth Arrest Trends,” to learn about the data behind this progress: bit.ly/4aAZDXq. 📉

The California Youth Bill of Rights is helping ensure young people are heard, respected, and protected. See how the Youth Bill of Rights gives young people across the state the tools to advocate for themselves: bit.ly/46b8s7G

Black youth are more than five times as likely as White peers to be detained or committed in youth justice facilities. OYCR is building a future where Black youth aren’t met with punishment & incarceration, but with safety & opportunities to succeed in their communities.

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17th for the Youth Justice Action Webinar featuring speakers from California’s Youth Advisory Board. Register now to reserve your spot: bit.ly/45Ywum6

Join us for the February 2026 Youth Justice Action Webinar featuring speakers from California’s Youth Advisory Board. Register today to reserve your spot today: bit.ly/45Ywum6

Black History Month is a time to recognize the Black leaders whose lives were shaped by incarceration, and whose leadership helped pave the way for California’s shift toward a more healing, community-centered justice system. OYCR’s work builds on the foundation of these leaders.

OYCR’s Community Reading List is a collection of book recommendations that have inspired, grounded, and transformed the people closest to the work, including those who have experienced incarceration. Check it out: oycr.ca.gov/all/oycr-commu…