State Awards $17.5 Million for New County Juvenile Probation Center
By Supervisor Lisa Bartlett
The California Board of State and Community Corrections has awarded $17.5 million to the County of Orange to build a multi-purpose rehabilitation facility at the Juvenile Hall and Youth Leadership Academy campus in Orange, including a visitation center, meeting rooms and a gymnasium.
The funding was the most received among eight counties splitting nearly $80 million to improve housing and program space for youthful offenders. Continue reading