Division of Juvenile Justice
The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) provides education and trauma informed treatment to California’s youthful offenders up to the age of 25 who have the most serious criminal backgrounds and most intense treatment needs. Most juvenile offenders today are committed to county facilities in their home communities where they can be closer to their families and local social services that are vital to rehabilitation.
For nearly a quarter century, math teacher Craig Stewart has helped shape the futures of California's incarcerated youth. He began...
Approximately 60 DJJ youth received high school diplomas or GEDs in June ceremonies. The diplomas are granted by the California...
Restorative justice was the focus of this year's National Crime Victims Rights Week for incarcerated youth at Ventura.
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Graduation ceremonies for 87 youth were held after they completed a 12-week Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) life skills course...
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Staff Psychologist Mariana Dominguez has been with CDCR for eight years and currently works with youth at the Division of...
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The Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF) in Camarillo raised more than $6,000 to be divided among local groups supporting victims...
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In honor of May as Mental Health Professionals Month, Inside CDCR caught up with Psychologist Deborah Leong.
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Two fundraisers held at OH Close Youth Correctional Facility (OHC) netted more than $2,500 to help victims of crime. Held...
A Ventura Youth Correctional Facility contest held during Black History Month in February yielded thoughtful essays exploring both the history...
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Youth from Alborado Cottage at Ventura Youth Correctional Facility paid homage to powerful women they admire by striking choreographed poses...
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