WASHINGTON – Two programs within the Los
Angeles County Probation Department have been recognized with an Achievement
Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor
innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for
residents.
NACo
recognized the L.A. Model Juvenile Rehabilitative Program at Probation’s Campus Kilpatrick for
its ground-breaking, holistic approach to juvenile justice. NACo also
recognized L.A. County Probation’s Passive Alert Canine Detection Program
which has led to the removal of drugs, ammunition and weapons from the streets
of Los Angeles County.
NACo President
Roy Charles Brooks said, “Counties seize opportunities to deliver services more
efficiently and build stronger communities every day. Achievement Award-winning
programs are examples for counties that are determined to enhance services for
our residents.”
The L.A. Model
Juvenile Rehabilitative Program at Campus Kilpatrick is a small-group treatment
model that is youth-centered and embodies a culture of care rather than a
culture of control. The model’s central framework relies on all campus staff including
Probation, the Los Angeles County Office of Education and mental health providers
to coordinate and deliver a range of integrated services that collectively aim
to cultivate opportunities for growth and healing while promoting personal
autonomy and responsibilities. Since its
opening in June 2017, Campus Kilpatrick has received unprecedented support from
a host of supporters. The program continues to chart a progressive course in
changing juvenile justice for the better. A comprehensive video about Campus
Kilpatrick may be viewed by visiting https://vimeo.com/239515922.
Los Angeles County Probation's Campus Kilpatrick
The L.A. County Probation Department’s Passive Alert Canine Detection Program uses dogs specifically trained in the detection of illicit narcotics or firearms to assist Probation in its operations. The Department has three K-9’s in its unit: Labrador retriever Penny, who is trained to detect firearms and ammunition, and springer spaniels Chloe and Lola that are trained to detect narcotics. The team was recently named a Southern California Everyday Hero by NBC4 Southern California. Visit https://bit.ly/2HZ34dM to view NBC4’s segment on Probation’s Canine Detection Program.
Laborador retriever Penny, A member of L.A. County Probation's Passive Alert Canine Program
“The L.A. Model Juvenile Rehabilitative Program at Campus Kilpatrick and the Passive Alert Canine Program are just two of the ground-breaking and first-class programs that L.A. County Probation embarks upon on a regular basis,” said L.A. County Chief Probation Officer Terri L. McDonald. “We thank NACo for this honor and the recognition of the thousands of probation employees, canines included, who work tirelessly to make this Department an effective and integral part of our communities.”
Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more.
NACo will recognize award-winning counties at its 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition July 13-16 in Nashville/Davidson County, Tennessee.
Started in 1970, NACo’s annual Achievement Awards program is designed to recognize county government innovations. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received.
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The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service. Learn more at www.naco.org
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