Probation Chiefs and Youth Advocates Partner on Legislation to Address Room Confinement in Juvenile Facilities

Sacramento, CA – The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) and youth advocates announced today that they have joined forces to co-sponsor landmark legislation limiting the use of room confinement for youth in California’s juvenile facilities. As amended this week, Senate Bill 1143 represents a critical breakthrough and unique partnership between CPOC and juvenile justice …