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2024

May 2024

Today, I am excited to share the promising findings from the first comprehensive, external evaluation of the County’s Youth Diversion and Development Program…

April 2024

Earlier this month, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) determined that the Barry J. Nidorf Secure Youth Treatment Facility and…

March 2024

As we navigate the potential closure of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, the Department of Youth Development…

February 2024

As we step into a new season of growth and collaboration, I am happy to share the filling of two crucial positions: DYD’s Branch Directors, opportunities to engage…

2023

December 2023

I am incredibly grateful that the DYD team had the privilege of closing out the year and starting the holiday season with the inaugural Department of Youth…

July 2023

The Department of Youth Development (DYD) is excited to celebrate its one-year anniversary! DYD launched on July 1, 2022 to support the development…

March 2023

We are excited to announce the launch of the Credible Messenger Pilot Program! This week, a team of sixteen Credible Messengers will begin providing…

October 2023

It has been a busy autumn for the Department of Youth Development
(DYD) and we are so looking forward to sharing space with many of you…

June 2023

I’m writing to you today to extend a warm invitation on behalf of the Department of Youth Development to join us for our upcoming Policy Priorities Listening…

February 2023

My work with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) begins at a crucial time as we mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols, Takar Smith, Keenan Anderson, and…

September 2023

Happy Fall! Earlier this month, our partners at the SEED School of Los
Angeles County (SEED LA) launched their second year of operation. SEED…

May 2023

I write to you today with a heavy heart as we remember the life of Bryan Diaz, who tragically passed away at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall earlier this month. Our…

January 2023

I hope you’ve all had a good start to the new year. Before looking ahead, I want to share some holiday cheer from 2022. Our team was honored to be able to…

August 2023

This summer, DYD continued expanding the department’s infrastructure, bringing on additional staff, building out reentry efforts such as the Credible Messenger…

April 2023

Happy Spring! This has been a season of growth for our team and our work together. In March, the Board of Supervisors passed three motions…