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The commission said probation failed to deliver routine demographic and detention statistics requested for the inspection, and commissioners voted to approve the report with the understanding missing data will be added if provided. The inspection is a statutorily mandated oversight tool used to inform recommendations to the board of supervisors and other county agencies.

Inspectors reported they were unable to obtain data on gender, age, county of residence, average length of incarceration, out-of-county youth and total bookings for the inspection period because probation did not provide the records. The report notes the department told inspectors it was consulting the county attorney and would provide the data later; the commission said that did not occur during the inspection cycle.

The report lists programmatic and operational concerns the panel observed or documented during a three-day review and interviews with staff and youth. Key findings and recommendations include:

- Pre-adjudication services: Inspectors recommended creating or expanding supports for youth and families during the period between arrest and adjudication. Suggested services range from assistance getting to school (for example, bus passes) to counseling, provided only to youth or families who opt in prior to adjudication due to legal limits on compelled participation.

- Reentry and Phoenix programming: The report criticized the Phoenix staff‑led reentry program for restrictive eligibility (staff determine participation), arguing that youth who struggle in custody can still need reentry services. Inspectors recommended a full review of Phoenix to determine whether it should be expanded, restructured, contracted out, or otherwise changed; they also recommended extending FLY reentry services from the current nine-month cap to 12 months for better continuity.

- Mental-health space: The commission called for a therapeutically designed counseling space in the facility's housing units; currently an office is configured as a standard desk chair and desk, which inspectors said is not appropriate for trauma‑informed clinical work.

- Eyeglasses and health access: Inspectors documented delays of up to six months for children to receive prescription eyeglasses because the limiting factor is access to an eye‑exam provider, not the manufacture of glasses.

- Food quality and hunger concerns: The report states youth repeatedly complained about food quality and hunger since meal preparation moved off-site during the pandemic; the commission urged review and remedial action.

- Facility maintenance and procurement delays: The report attributes long delays in repairs and basic improvements (cell shelving, damaged flooring) to county procurement timelines overseen by the Department of Public Works and urged supervisors to accelerate maintenance contracting to protect youth safety and dignity.

- Pest control and safety: Inspectors flagged pest-control bait stations and tents used around the facility that they said sometimes trap lizards and pose a hazard to youth and visitors.

Commissioners and public commenters pressed for solutions and more transparency. Several family members, advocates and past commissioners told the panel that longstanding recommendations have not been implemented. Community speaker Becca Keeler told the commission: “There is what we in the community want is we want rehabilitation, not just punitive punishment for these kids,” and quoted researcher John Gilligan: “The greatest driver of violence is shame.”

Probation and system partners provided monthly operational updates earlier in the meeting: the probation report presented counts for the prior month showing 24 youth detained in juvenile hall (23 male, 1 female), including two out‑of‑county youth (one from Santa Clara County and one from San Francisco). The commission recorded racial breakdowns the presenter provided: 18 Hispanic youth, 2 African American, 1 Pacific Islander and 3 listed as other or not specified. The report also noted 12 youth on electronic monitoring and a combined active‑supervision population figure reported as 355 youth (167 in court or diversion and 188 under supervision). The commission recorded a separate field update from probation’s intake/consult team describing 44 appointments during the most recent four weeks and seven consultations with law enforcement; those counts were presented by probation staff as operational figures.

Commissioners voted to approve the inspection report, with a recorded motion to accept the document and add any missing data if it becomes available. The commission also discussed next steps: the chair said she planned to seek a meeting with the probation chief to secure the missing information and asked county counsel to clarify legal access to records if cooperation remains incomplete. Commissioners discussed the possibility of aligning the inspection schedule with the fiscal year to ease data collection.

The commission’s written recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors and to probation leadership. Inspectors suggested the commission publish a community‑oriented summary of the report to increase transparency and mobilize public support for faster corrective actions.

Ending — The commission approved the 2024 inspection report and asked probation to supply the withheld data; commissioners said they will press county leadership to resolve procurement and program gaps and to consider structural reforms to reentry and pre‑adjudication services. The commission also signaled it will request briefings from probation and other system partners to track implementation progress.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 25, 2025 JJDPC meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission approved its 2024 juvenile hall inspection report on Feb. 25, 2025, finding probation did not provide basic detention and demographic data and recommending new pre‑adjudication supports, a therapeutic mental‑health space, faster eyeglass access, and a review of the Phoenix reentry program.","taxTitle","San Mateo County, California","taxId",3572,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6295935,"Votes at a glance: San Mateo Juvenile Justice commission actions on Feb. 25, 2025",3892,234000,4126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2518963-4fed2e52933cdb41035d7b336e5febd4&start=234&end=4126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2518963-4fed2e52933cdb41035d7b336e5febd4/thumbnail_234000.jpg","/articles/6295935/San-Mateo-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-San-Mateo-Juvenile-Justice-commission-actions-on-Feb-25-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295935-ff2225c1761f1a81292d8360007eb02c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097147&Signature=i-paEuTYIiKjU4Tt8yNhYQuHeJeNC0rfwNIxP5vkgSHcvdsfE1Yb8NmrK25m-Q~ckyDkghNp-gOsB4iNWherBiiQibeMqNKU1BjvIUN7eNIhpjGZXPlertDnDTR2mV5ewz5e9q4tpAastuLaqhM68TW8QneIuE1a1j7qcVvqNUltbwkg-5mjbjlUpWJUk1lYCg4pr3FxN-5UQk7zJkQNdHSLNobnhpu8oFXRweUCrsf~dCvuDzvxmbQO1kfaBrJ5sJOJCjh3TJ0epFiUxkFcHePdW7wQWkcL6lhmfKNKvAwop9RZVSSFFWla~0iXjiH1ued3vfNENCqJwsVeZxa97A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","REDWOOD CITY — The San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission recorded several formal actions on Feb. 25, 2025. This summary lists motions, movers/seconders when recorded, roll‑call outcomes and key notes.

1) Approve the meeting agenda (procedural)
- Motion: Approve the Feb. 25 meeting agenda.
- Mover/Second: Motion made by Commissioner Paul Bocanegra; seconded by Vice Chair Huber Levy (as recorded during agenda approval).
- Vote: Roll call recorded as unanimous (commissioners present voted “Aye”).
- Outcome: Approved.

2) Approve minutes of Jan. 28, 2025
- Motion: Approve the Jan. 28 meeting minutes.
- Mover/Second: Motion made by Commissioner Paul Bocanegra; seconded by Vice Chair Huber Levy (recorded in meeting).
- Vote: Roll call recorded as unanimous.
- Outcome: Approved.

3) Election of vice chair / membership position
- Motion: Elect Commissioner Uhila Haddow as vice chair of membership (candidate identified in agenda packet).
- Mover/Second: Not specified in the record for the election; vote was taken by roll call as recorded.
- Vote: Roll call recorded as unanimous in favor (commissioners present voted “Yes”/“Aye”).
- Outcome: Commissioner Uhila Haddow elected vice chair of membership.

4) Approve 2024 annual inspection report for juvenile hall
- Motion: Approve the inspection report, with amendments to add missing data if provided.
- Mover/Second: Motion by Commissioner Paul Bocanegra; seconded by Commissioner Clemmer.
- Vote: Roll call recorded: Commissioners Huber Levy, Uhila Haddow, Ali, Blanco, Paul Bocanegra, Ginevra, Clemmer, Nori, Williams and Chair Rasmussen voted yes.
- Outcome: Approved; commission directed staff to pursue missing data and follow up with probation and county leadership.

5) Operating policies for 2025
- Motion: Approve the commission’s operating policies for 2025 (annual review updates included in packet).
- Mover/Second: Motion and second recorded during meeting.
- Vote: Roll call recorded as unanimous.
- Outcome: Approved.

6) Letter of support for AB 802 (hunger / nutrition survey)
- Motion: Authorize staff to draft and send a letter of support for AB 802.
- Mover/Second: Motion recorded; mover/second not specified in the summary notes.
- Vote: Roll call recorded as unanimous (all commissioners present voted Aye).
- Outcome: Approved; staff to draft letter and coordinate with statewide partners on implementation recommendations.

Ending — The meeting record shows unanimous support on the major formal actions taken Feb. 25; the commission added conditions to the inspection‑report approval (inclusion of late‑arriving data if supplied) and requested follow‑up work on several items in the report.","At its Feb. 25 meeting the commission approved the 2024 juvenile hall inspection report, elected a vice chair, approved operating policies for 2025 and authorized a letter supporting AB 802. Below are the recorded motions and roll call outcomes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6295939,"San Mateo commission backs AB 802 requiring periodic surveys on juvenile nutrition in confinement",374,4513000,4887000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2518963-4fed2e52933cdb41035d7b336e5febd4&start=4513&end=4887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2518963-4fed2e52933cdb41035d7b336e5febd4/thumbnail_4513000.jpg","/articles/6295939/San-Mateo-County/California/San-Mateo-commission-backs-AB-802-requiring-periodic-surveys-on-juvenile-nutrition-in-confinement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295939-75a474d992e644f1f5a461ecfbc1f99f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097147&Signature=obAweSU8fZqWIeMuLMtcpB3weR6c3MgG7c~mOXPT-OgwsO1z-MgQACtR8kcljmNaNY6VuHsCLQOvDMkugflf2WNPv3cG9NHTy2lVV76AmCnRQ0t8kX2YpVEQqNhySMPI69-z2JWiSUxlzGRBSOYxdA-O-WLwyqmKXz-Co7o7iYTTB3pWoq7XDqsv1AfJAaQLxdbnIxEgV5jD42Sh6VAMiSpz6PatxSJiiDUHqCsv0t0g5FiDd3uJ6-TZhqumyEsk-sIZl3mhI8ed3vIGHqgx0pK0d3tvlyHA88AOdUXGKiT6LoOd1U2rezgU01PjH6RxqNS-kwJQiBTQR6yOGfs7XQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","REDWOOD CITY — The San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission on Feb. 25 voted unanimously to send a letter of support for AB 802, a newly introduced California Assembly bill that would require regular local surveys assessing whether the nutritional needs of youth in secure juvenile facilities are being met.

Vice Chair Huber Levy and other commissioners briefed the panel on the bill, authored by Assemblymember LaShay Sharp Collins and circulated by a coalition that includes reform‑minded prosecutors. The commission described AB 802 as a statewide response to concerns that emerged in multiple counties about food quality for youth in confinement.

According to the bill language and the commission briefing, AB 802 would authorize juvenile justice commissions — or a community‑based organization working with them — to administer a survey at least every two years of youth in confinement (language in the bill packet reviewed by the commission referenced “any persons 26 years of age in the county juvenile hall lockup, camp, or other facility used for confinement” to assess nutritional needs). Survey results and proposed remedial actions would be published on county websites and be publicly available.

Commissioners discussed logistical issues the bill will face, including the need for independent, professionally conducted surveys and funding for data collection and publication. The commission noted that survey quality and independence will determine whether the results can be used effectively to recommend corrective actions.

After brief discussion, the commission voted to write a letter of support for AB 802 and to coordinate with statewide partners and local advocacy groups on suggested amendments and implementation details. The roll call vote was recorded as unanimous in favor.

Ending — The commission will send a letter supporting AB 802 and will continue to monitor the bill’s committee progress, offer suggested language changes if necessary, and consult with statewide juvenile‑justice partners on implementation and funding approaches.","The commission voted unanimously to write a letter of support for AB 802, a bill that would require juvenile justice commissions (or designated community organizations) to conduct at least biennial surveys assessing nutritional needs of confined youth and to publish findings and corrective actions",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6295945,"San Mateo DA agrees to drop full names, DOB from juvenile press notes after commission complaint",137,5051000,5188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2518963-4fed2e52933cdb41035d7b336e5febd4&start=5051&end=5188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2518963-4fed2e52933cdb41035d7b336e5febd4/thumbnail_5051000.jpg","/articles/6295945/San-Mateo-County/California/San-Mateo-DA-agrees-to-drop-full-names-DOB-from-juvenile-press-notes-after-commission-complaint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295945-00b297b507295b5b55b46c7897485cc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771097147&Signature=DhVLcLzKWitUphbbiITz8-~JAihy3XBu5ryvO4MQWuKRBpg0t7v87bjFSf4tFeF9oc1UxuKXInPw4QcFnsKfa3aJCaZcRR6yjy0dSn5O2WvF6dZ6y7M7fddCczwwZ~CEsQ8iY1bwp50-Af0xFLDhEZcwX30aA4SBj8xrMLdwZ6Hyx33aSfbGJW6Ihb0aj~FMrO3pMXKlkWUKoCNZFsFcYWEBAkKya1uIzlew~y~Uedx5shS6FENL8NBnnXXQeKYLOR7jo6eQDGoJC5IShx9ikjHgkAeP-iQITdIRY8LJZ4UF4SeBKmy1z9kPQD9Qtl4o8kXCCyFrEQu5-S51fo08Qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","REDWOOD CITY — After the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission raised concerns about public releases of juvenile information, representatives of the district attorney’s office told the commission on Feb. 25 that the office will discontinue including detained youths’ full names and dates of birth in press notes.

The commission had sent a letter in November asking the district attorney to refrain from releasing confidential personal information about youth in custody and to work with the commission to protect juvenile confidentiality. The commission discussed the issue in closed session previously and raised it publicly at the Feb. 25 meeting after not receiving an initial response.

At the meeting, Nadia Hahn, a district attorney’s office representative, said the office plans to discontinue use of full names and dates of birth and move to a format using first names and last initials for juveniles discussed in press releases. “The first one is the use of full names, which is gonna be discontinued. So it'll be use of first name and last initial only, as well as date of birth that'll be left out of communications with the press,” Hahn told the commission.

Hahn added the office is reviewing past press notes to determine whether any medically sensitive or other inappropriate information was inappropriately released and said DA Steve Wagstaff is willing to meet with the commission to discuss confidentiality practices and to balance transparency with youth privacy.

Commissioners welcomed the commitment but requested a written policy or formal, written confirmation of the change. The DA’s office replied that it does not currently have a blanket written policy because decisions can be case‑specific; Hahn said the office is open to providing a written response summarizing the revised practice and the DA’s willingness to meet.

Public comment at the meeting underlined community concern about premature or unnecessary disclosure. Public commenter Arnold Morales, a parent who said his family was affected by press coverage of a juvenile case, asked for a clear, simple explanation of when the DA’s office may release a youth's name. The DA’s office replied in general terms that statutory rules vary by charge and public‑hearing status, and that the office seeks to balance legal requirements with youth privacy.

Commission staff and commissioners said they will request a written confirmation of the DA’s stated practice and plan to meet with DA Wagstaff to clarify circumstances under which juvenile identifying information may be released to the media.

Ending — The DA’s office committed on the record to stop including full names and dates of birth in juvenile press notes and to use first name and last initial; the commission asked for written confirmation and scheduled a meeting request to follow up.","Following a commission letter, the San Mateo County District Attorney's office told the Juvenile Justice commission it will stop including detained youths' full names and dates of birth in press notes and will use first name with last initial; the commission asked for written confirmation and follow-up meeting","actionData","errors"]

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