Oct 2, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardOrange County Juvenile Justice Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured a guest presentation advocating for Jiu Jitsu as a therapeutic recovery tool for youth. Key agenda topics included a review of the Orangewood report regarding statistics on away-from-care incidences and mental health, and updates from standing committees concerning the hiring of assistant principals for ACCESS schools, legislative reviews affecting youth, and progress on the annual report. Reports were also provided on facility inspections at Vera's Sanctuary and Mary's Path. Furthermore, commissioners discussed takeaways from various liaison activities and webinars covering topics such as behavioral health services, complex care, substance use disorder identification, and public safety re-entry strategies.