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responsibilities and consequences for their behavior, and constructively solve problems. The development
of internal and external behavioral controls, recognition of the relationship between behavior and
consequences, and improving self-esteem are primary goals of LPBC.

Upon entry into the program, all youth are assigned to a squad, which is co-managed by two Juvenile
Institutions Officers (JIOs) and a Senior JIO. The squads work together as a team to comply individually, as
well as cooperatively, with clearly defined behavioral expectations. All youth participate in programs

designed to help them recognize and productively respond to triggers causing frustration and stress, which
have previously resulted in impulsive behavior and participation in criminal conduct or gang activity. The
youth learn skills for successful participation and reintegration at home, at school, and in the
community. Youth attend a variety of counseling sessions and skill development programs and related
interventions, peer group sessions, alcohol and drug education classes, and are appropriately referred to
voluntary 12-step groups and more intensive therapeutic interventions.

When a youth is referred to the Camp program, facility personnel screen the youth and recommend to the

Juvenile Court the appropriate period of intervention. The standard residential programs are 17 weeks or
26 weeks in length. As incentives, youth who display consistently positive behavior can earn home passes
and “bonus weeks,” thereby shortening their stay in Camp. Conversely, should a youth exhibit negative,
uncooperative, and unmotivated behavior, and thus fail to “earn his weeks,” his commitment can be
extended. Each youth progresses through the program on the basis of a casework/treatment plan
formulated from input provided by his family, DPO, CTO, the BW clinician, teachers, and Probation staff. All
full-time Probation and SBCEO staff register their weekly behavioral evaluations to define expectations and
celebrate successes. Youth are challenged to develop leadership skills, self-confidence, personal

accountability, and community and family responsibility. Program requirements include a cultural
awareness project and career exploration project. LPBC Administration regularly schedule motivational and
inspirational guest speakers for the youth to foster pro-social behavior, and positive perspectives of
community and civic responsibility. Additionally, youth who demonstrate progress in the program are
rewarded with field trips in the community. These field trips include, but are not limited to, museums,
professional sporting events, and cultural centers, as well as community sponsored fundraisers for
charity. JIOs are responsible for ensuring program compliance through monitoring appropriate conduct,
maintaining structure and discipline, teaching physical training, supervising work crews, and providing daily
guidance, support, and mentoring.

HOME SUPERVISION PROGRAM

As part of the SMJH release from detention decision-making process, or at the direction of the Juvenile
Court at a Detention Hearing, eligible youth may be placed in the Home Supervision Program, a community-
based alternative to detention program. It includes various levels of supervision and can include Electronic
Monitoring or GPS surveillance. The program provides structure and supervision to youth who might

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