California Can Lead the Nation in Science-Based Juvenile Justice Solutions [napavalleyregister.com]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 1/8/2010:31 AM

By Stephanie James, Napa Valley Register, January 2, 2020

California’s juvenile justice system has evolved as we have learned more about brain development, the effects of adverse childhood experiences and social, emotional, and mental health needs of our young people.

While ensuring community safety, we have moved away from the old norms of an overly punitive system to one that follows research and science to fulfill the statutorily stated mission of juvenile justice: rehabilitation.

I have worked with San Joaquin County probation for 25 years and served as chief since 2012. In that time, I have spent time with thousands of youths, supervising a case load and being the Superintendent of Juvenile and Camp Peterson.

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