Youth Guidance Center 3030 N. Hesperian St. - Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 935-7127
Youth between the ages of 12 and 18, alleged to have committed a crime, are typically processed through the Juvenile Justice System. This can be an especially stressful and emotional experience for youth and their families. The court process moves very quickly and can be confusing and overwhelming at times...
Evaluating the Success of The 8% Early Intervention Program May 2001 Beginning in 1997 and aided by a state Repeat Offender Prevention Program grant, the Orange County Probation Department began its research component of the 8% Early Intervention Program. As our juvenile intake officers evaluated new cases for suitability, cases...
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The Adult Court Services Division is comprised of seven units that serve a variety of Court functions. The Adult Investigations Unit completes reports related to pre-plea and sentencing investigations for the criminal courts. While the probation officers assigned to the Resident Probation Officers (RPO) Unit represent probation’s interests at the...
The Adult Field Supervision Division is responsible for supervising adult clients on formal probation throughout Orange County. Deputy Probation Officers (DPOs) assigned to this division support community safety by utilizing accountability and enforcement tools to reduce client recidivism and increase the successful completion of probation. They serve the community by...
The Special Supervision Division (SSD) is a large and diverse division that supervises high-risk adult and juvenile populations including adult and juvenile gang members, adult sex offenders, adult domestic violence clients, and individuals with violent or weapons-related histories. This division works collaboratively with local law enforcement agencies, treatment providers and...
The Juvenile Supervision Division has three specific functions within the division – Field Supervision of youth on formal probation, Foster Care Services, and the Youth Reporting Centers. The Deputy Probation Officers (DPOs) in the division utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed, family-focused strategies to aid in the wellness and rehabilitation of youth and...