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The CDCR’S Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) houses some of the most challenging juvenile offenders in California. Most youths are treated in county facilities. Those youths committed to the DJJ by juvenile and superior courts have the greatest need for treatment, training, and education services. These youths represent approximately one percent of all juvenile offenders.

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Bernard Warner, Chief Deputy Secretary

Bernard E. Warner was appointed in June 2005 as Chief Deputy Secretary for the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Warner has 27 years of diverse, nationwide experience in both adult and juvenile corrections. He has served in leadership positions in the juvenile justice system in Florida, Arizona, and Washington State.  In each of those systems, he has implemented new risk/needs assessment tools and evidence based programs based on the principles of effective interventions.

Chief Deputy Secretary Warner has developed a “youth centered” vision of reform for the DJJ.  His vision is being carried out through the creation and progressive implementation of the Integrated Behavior Treatment Model, a model that promotes and develops our youth from the point of commitment through their successful discharge from parole.

The DJJ has made significant progress under Mr. Warner’s leadership as the Division is in its third year of funding for reform.  In the Farrell reform effort, Mr. Warner has added essential resources for youth and staff alike.  Living units in facilities have been reduced in size and staffing has increased, allowing for more interactions with youth and fewer incidents of violence.  To enhance the tools for staff to deal with the highest risk and highest need youth in the nation, Mr. Warner is implementing over 20 new training modules focusing on crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral programs, and substance abuse treatment.

While much work remains in the course of the Juvenile Justice four-year, schedule for implementation of the remedial plans, significant change is occurring, and continues to be documented by the court monitors in the Farrell litigation.  This is the framework that will allow the DJJ to return to being a national leader in the field of Juvenile Justice.