REVISE:
10.
Establishing a Framework for Less Restrictive Programs in Los
Angeles County
Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and
Hahn: Direct the Chief Probation Officer, in collaboration with the
District Attorney, the Director of Youth Development (DYD), Public
Defender, the Alternate Public Defender, the Executive Director of the
Probation Oversight Commission, technical assistance from the Office
of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR), and any other relevant
Departments to report back to the Board in 90 days with:
An overview of the current model for assessing youth such as
the number of staff assigned, and any assessment tools and/or
criteria used for making recommendations to the court for Less
Restrictive Program (LRP) placement.
A comprehensive list of all residential LRPs operated by
community-based organizations and their related services. This
list should include: The LRPs that are contracted directly by the
County and those that are identified by the Court and/or other
justice and community partners where youth are placed. The
feasibility of Probation keeping and providing a complete list of
these types of LRPs to the Court. A description of any
differences, including differences related to budgeting and billing
processes, between contracted and non-contracted LRPs, as
well as an analysis of the pros and cons of the County
contracting directly with LRPs. …
Direct the Auditor-Controller to conduct an audit of all LRP contracts by
Probation and report back to the Board in writing within 120 days. This
audit shall:
Review the current contracting process for residential LRPs
operated by community-based organizations, including
standardized expectations, rates, reporting requirements, and
service levels;
Include a pause on any contract renewals for existing residential
LRPs operated by community-based organizations until the
report is issued. This pause is not intended to prohibit the