A civilian oversight body that advises and monitors L.A. County Probation's progress on systemic reform. linktr.ee/lacountypochttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mjkbtcgqxs24From advocating for children in the foster system at CASA/LA to leading the nation's first and largest probation oversight effort, Wende Julien’s guiding belief has never wavered: communities know what they need. https://youtu.be/nW6Uuda5hZ0?si=nU1sO2NuzWiiAGCl15 Apr 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkbtcgqxs24https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mj5wljhs3c2yThank you to the presenters from our 3/12/26 commission meeting for showcasing the power of less restrictive, community-based programs for incarcerated youth in LA County. Your work is helping create real pathways for youth to heal, grow, and succeed in their communities.10 Apr 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5wljhs3c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mj37zglmj226https://www.youtube.com/live/xt01IgElQp8?si=_OxZo3-gEpDZ2d2109 Apr 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj37zglmj226https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mih2kb6qak25At our 3/12/26 commission meeting, Charles Walden was moved by the presentation on youth with developmental disabilities and he shared a powerful comment on the urgent need for resources for youth and the harms caused by long term detention of youth with mental illness and disabilities.01 Apr 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih2kb6qak25https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mhvmb7vwbc2mResearch shows youth in detention who receive regular family visits have fewer behavioral incidents, better mental health when they return home. Yet nearly 30% of incarcerated youth receive no family visits at all, often due to transportation barriers or restrictive facility policies.25 Mar 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvmb7vwbc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mhgbz4abtc2wThank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for last week’s commission meeting, we’re grateful for your time and commitment. We welcomed more than 60 attendees in person and over 500 participants online. We hope to see you at our next meeting on Thursday, April 9 at St. Anne’s.19 Mar 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgbz4abtc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mgsbzcyh6c22The Office of Inspector General examined 135 detention reports and found that not one recommended release, despite California law requiring that youth be released unless specific criteria for detention are met. Read the report: bit.ly/oiglads11 Mar 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsbzcyh6c22https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mgnpttjir22e🗓️ Join us Thursday, March 12th at 9am at Magic Johnson Recreation Area or online via WebEx or YouTube. 📲 WebEx Registration: bit.ly/4baQyU409 Mar 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnpttjir22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mgd7o55jnk27When we invest in care, education, and real second chances, young people can redirect their lives toward success. Youth sent to the adult system often reoffend at higher rates than those kept in juvenile court.05 Mar 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd7o55jnk27https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mgaqyycts22aAB 1646, the Hug Act, would affirm the right of youth in juvenile facilities to experience healthy, appropriate physical contact, like hugs and holding hands, during in-person family visits.04 Mar 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgaqyycts22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mg6aszrlfs2sTransferring a youth to adult court means facing a life sentence, the equivalent of the death penalty. Without proper resources and support, behavior in custody can escalate, leading to additional filings by probation that push youth deeper into the system.03 Mar 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6aszrlfs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mfu6gvfgkk26✊🏾✨ As Black History Month wraps up, we celebrate the Black leaders in L.A. who have shaped a more just & compassionate youth justice system. From lawyers to community organizers and researchers, these heroes have worked tirelessly to uplift young people, strengthen families, & create opportunities.27 Feb 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu6gvfgkk26https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mfpaitfc5c2gThank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for last week’s commission meeting. We were grateful to welcome more than two dozen attendees in person and nearly 500 participants online. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on Thursday, March 12, at Magic Johnson Park.25 Feb 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpaitfc5c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mf5ni22hrc2hWatch our commission meeting livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/ztZVUSGDsAE?si=FTnkfVdCDHWuR4z818 Feb 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5ni22hrc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mf3b2lq7ws2nWith two unsuitable facilities still in operation, the community has a right to understand how much the corrective actions are costing, and how those resources could be invested in supporting young people.17 Feb 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3b2lq7ws2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mep5kqgwyc2p🗓️ Join us Wednesday, February 18th at 9am at St. Anne’s or online via WebEx or YouTube. 📲 WebEx Registration: bit.ly/3MGbF8v #ProbationOversight #LACProbation12 Feb 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mep5kqgwyc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3memaxwtxkc2yResearch shows most young people outgrow risky behavior, and community-based programs reduce reoffending by up to 40%. Detention often does more harm than good. A smarter justice system follows the science: helping youth grow, change, and succeed. #YouthJustice #BrainScience #SmartJustice11 Feb 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3memaxwtxkc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3me2emndz2s2iWe had 400 public comments in 2025. We’re thankful for all who participated, spoke up, and stayed engaged. Meaningful community engagement isn’t just input, it’s how policy is shaped, accountability is strengthened, and real change happens. Your voices matter, and they influence decisions.04 Feb 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2emndz2s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mdob5gsjd22wYesterday, we welcomed Andrew Fuligni, Co-Executive Director of UCLA’s Center for Developing Adolescent. Commissioners and staff had a robust discussion about how the commission can make policy and practice recommendations based upon what science tells us about youth needs.30 Jan 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdob5gsjd22whttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mdizhagzpk27Commissioner Dolores Canales is our new Chair for 2026. Her leadership is deeply informed by lived experience, and by time spent inside facilities listening to young people, probation staff, adults on probation, and families. She brings accountability, empathy, and real-world insight to this work.28 Jan 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdizhagzpk27https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mdg56lgdm22aPOC reviewed Phases 1–5 of the court-ordered Depopulation Strategy for Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and found serious concerns. Population targets were missed, key phases left incomplete, and unsafe conditions persist. Read the report: bit.ly/depopeval27 Jan 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdg56lgdm22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mczp2uvpcc2aAfter becoming Chair in 2024, Eduardo Mundo led the Probation Oversight Commission with integrity and clarity, grounded in more than three decades of service to L.A. County as a Probation Officer and Supervising Deputy Probation Officer. Thank you for your leadership as POC Chair.22 Jan 2026 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczp2uvpcc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mcsbws444s22Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring call for justice, dignity, and accountability. His legacy reminds us that true public safety is rooted in fairness, compassion, and equal treatment under the law.19 Jan 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcsbws444s22https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mckl5jlhz225Here are highlights from last Thursday’s Commission meeting. We hope to see you at our next meeting on Wednesday, February 18, at St. Anne’s.16 Jan 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckl5jlhz225https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mbwicleqp22nWatch the livestream of our commission meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/S8tjfasPT4o?si=r0yNEd-ZXUqHlelC08 Jan 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwicleqp22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mbwhzjydos2uAt our 12/11/25 commission meeting, LA County Probation Senior Director Angela Walker presented data showing a troubling staffing reality: • 21 CSEC cases with only ONE Deputy Probation Officer in office • 134 active 241.1 cases with ZERO Deputy Probation Officers in office08 Jan 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwhzjydos2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mbuc32yrsk2uThrough coordinated efforts all pregnant youth were safely released from L.A. County Probation facilities by 12/18/25. This moment shows what’s possible and that the same urgency can and should be applied to ensure safe, community-based placements for all youth. 🎥: BOS Meeting, 1/6/2607 Jan 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbuc32yrsk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mbrj4wlzf22g🗓️ Join us Thursday, January 8th at 9am at Magic Johnson Recreation Area or online via WebEx or YouTube. 📲 Register via WebEx: bit.ly/4q7wsQK #ProbationOversight #LACProbation06 Jan 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrj4wlzf22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mba7k5cy6c26Check out our annual report: bit.ly/3Mq8dhP Inside, you’ll find highlights from our facility inspections, data-driven reports, community engagement efforts, and recommendations to strengthen Los Angeles County’s probation system through a people-first lens.30 Dec 2025 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mba7k5cy6c26https://bsky.app/profile/lacountypoc.bsky.social/post/3mapddhvn322xPOC Vice-Chair Diane Terry shared this powerful comment from her experience as a social worker with DCFS, emphasizing the intentional commitment required to reduce bias when making decisions that remove Black and Brown youth from their homes. 🎥: POC Meeting, 12/11/2524 Dec 2025 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:habyozxeslbh3vptus3f6pfp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mapddhvn322x