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Discussion of Transition and Reentry issues of out of home (treatment, detention, sheltered, etc.) youth back to their families and communities. Frequently these youth have fallen behind in their schooling, have reduced motivation, and lack skills to navigate requirements to successfully re-enter school programs or even to move ahead with their dreams.

Juvenile jail fees may be eliminated by Sonoma County Board of Supervisors (pressdemocrat.com)

 

Millions of dollars of debt carried by parents and guardians of children who have been committed to juvenile hall could be erased under a proposal up for review today by Sonoma County supervisors.

The Board of Supervisors will consider voting to absolve the debt and stop charging a $32 daily fee to families of incarcerated children. The plan also includes ending fees for probation supervision and the $50 charge for those represented by a public defender.

A Press Democrat report in May found the daily fees are among the most expensive in the state, imposing a financial burden on vulnerable families that can make it more difficult for them to maintain stability.

To read more of Julie Johnson's article, please click here.

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