Thursday, October 23
25 Years Strong: How JJCPA Reshaped Juvenile Justice
Thursday, October 23
8:45 AM–9:30 AM
This year marks the 25th anniversary of California’s Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA), a landmark investment in prevention that gave probation departments critical resources to help keep youth from entering—or progressing further into—the justice system. With this support, probation fostered strong community partnerships to address risk factors and reduce system involvement. This session will reflect on JJCPA’s origins, its impact in both urban and rural counties, and how it laid the groundwork for future juvenile justice reforms.
Reforming Futures: Lived Experiences from the Justice System
Thursday, October 23
9:45 AM–10:30 AM
Individuals with firsthand experience in the justice system share powerful personal journeys toward rehabilitation. Through candid stories, panelists will reveal the pivotal role probation played in their progress—offering both accountability and support. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of probation’s human impact and the transformative potential unlocked when people are connected to essential resources and provided opportunities to build safer, healthier, and stronger lives.
If Youth and Young Adults Are So Smart, Why Do They Engage in Risky Behaviors?
Thursday, October 23
10:45 AM–12:00 PM
Individuals with firsthand experience in the justice system share powerful personal journeys toward rehabilitation. Through candid stories, panelists reveal the pivotal role probation played in their progress—offering both accountability and support. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of probation’s human impact and the transformative potential unlocked when people are connected to essential resources and provided opportunities to build safer, healthier, and stronger lives.