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Youth Guidance Center
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Youth Guidance Center 3030 N. Hesperian Way Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 836-2700 View Map Youth Guidance Center (YGC) is a 5-unit, 125-bed facility offering substance abuse treatment and transitional services for male and female youth ranging from 12 through 25 years of age. Programs include Sobriety Through Education and...
8 Percent Problem Study Findings
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Exploratory Research Findings and Implications for Problem Solutions Executive Summary Note: This Executive Summary was prepared in March 1994 by Gwen A. Kurz and Louis E. Moore of the Orange County Probation Department to facilitate the distribution of the results of the Probation Department's studies on chronic juvenile offender recidivism...
Prison Rape Elimination Act
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OC Probation "ZERO" tolerance policy against sexual misconduct within juvenile facilities: The Orange County Probation Department has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Residents of probation facilities, individuals under probation supervision, probation staff, volunteers and collaborative partners have a right to an environment that is...
Victims’ Bill of Rights: Marsy’s Law
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The California Victims’ Bill of Rights of 2008: Marsy’s Law, provides victims of crime with certain rights and due process. Victims’ Bill of Rights: Marsy’s Law
Additional Resources
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Victims of crime may access supportive services from governmental and community agencies. Local Resources Waymakers , Victim Assistance Programs Manages Orange County’s Victim Witness Assistance Programs. Victim Advocates can assist victims of crime by providing supportive services, referrals to counseling, and help with applying for victim compensation. Your story is...
Restitution Information
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The Orange County Probation Department has the responsibility of investigating and collecting restitution when ordered by the court for adult defendants sentenced to formal probation and juvenile offenders. The brochures linked below provided more information on restitution. Restitution Brochure for Victims of Adult Offenders (English) Restitution Brochure for Victims of...
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Juvenile Court Video & Guidebook
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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...
Intervention Program Evaluation
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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...