Today, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement following the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ approval of her and Supervisor Hilda Solis’ motion that proclaims a state of emergency for Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall:
“This emergency proclamation is a critical step toward bringing stability to the youth housed at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.
Staffing is and continues to be the biggest challenge our Probation Department faces. Provisions in the emergency proclamation will help us bring more trained and qualified staff to Los Padrinos and discipline those who are absconding their work responsibilities. Our emergency proclamation will help us address systemic issues head-on and deliver the resources and reforms necessary to achieve meaningful change.
We have a moral mandate to provide a rehabilitative environment that fosters growth and positive outcomes for the youth in the County’s care. We need to keep our focus on that responsibility.”
The emergency proclamation motion passed with a 4-1 vote that included some amendments.