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Division of Juvenile Justice

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NA Chaderjian donated money to a women's center..

NA Chaderjian donates $1,000 to Women’s Center, violent crime victims

The N.A Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton donated $1,000 to the Women's Center Family Services and Victims of Violent...

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NA Chaderjian students donate $500 to Haven of Peace

The student council at N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility donated $500 to Haven of Peace in San Joaquin County.

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Man speaks from lectern at DJJ graduations while others are gathered on a stage.

DJJ high school graduations: Time for reflection, accomplishment and hope

In June, the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held graduations at each of its high schools, awarding 124 diplomas and...

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Preston castle has banners and the flag waving for the Fourth of July.

Preston School of Industry regularly marked patriotic holidays

California began seriously focusing on incarcerated youth when officials laid out plans in 1890 to construct a job-training school. The...

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DJJ makes gender respect priority at Ventura Youth Correctional Facility

The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) makes gender responsivity and self-advocacy a priority. Gender responsiveness refers to outcomes that demonstrate...

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Three young men stand in a garden that honors crime victims.

DJJ youth raise thousands for victims groups

Across the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), activities commemorating National Victim’s Rights Awareness Week, April 18-24, allowed youth to participate...

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Four incarcerated DJJ youth hold cleaning equipment as they learn workforce readiness skills.

Four DJJ youth learn workforce readiness skills

For youth in the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) system, employability training is critical to successfully transitioning into the workforce....

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Longtime educator Bruce McGowan passes away

The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) reported recently retired educator Bruce McGowan passed away April 29, 2021, just two weeks...

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DJJ staff donated a car load of frozen turkeys.

Division of Juvenile Justice rallies to help communities

The holidays in 2020 were very different due to the pandemic, but that didn't stop Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)...

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Supervising Cook Barbara Moreau sits at a desk at Pine Grove camp.

Supervising Cook Barbara Moreau keeps crews fed at Pine Grove camp

Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (PGYCC) Correctional Supervising Cook Barbara Moreau helps feed fire crews and those who stay behind...

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