BSCC Seeks Input on Federal COVID Funding The Board of State and Community Corrections sought and was awarded $58.5 million in federal funds to help ease the financial impacts of COVID-19 emergency spending on the criminal justice system. The BSCC now seeks public... Read MoreRead more about BSCC Seeks Input on Federal COVID Funding

IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF STC CERTIFICATION OF CAROTID CONTROL HOLD TRAINING   In alignment with the Governor’s directive to remove the carotid control hold from all state training programs and materials, the BSCC’s Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)... Read MoreRead more about IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF STC CERTIFICATION OF CAROTID CONTROL HOLD TRAINING

Survey Shows Changes at Juvenile Halls, Ranches SACRAMENTO (April 28, 2020) -- A survey of California juvenile halls and ranches shows fewer bookings, more diversion, and medical testing for those who must be housed and are showing symptoms of possible COVID-19... Read MoreRead more about Survey Shows Changes at Juvenile Halls, Ranches

Services Available for People Newly Released from Prison   As the State of California continues to respond to the COVID-19 emergency, the Board of State and Community Corrections has coordinated with 69 grantees that are implementing reentry services under the... Read MoreRead more about Services Available for People Newly Released from Prison

Supplemental JPS and JDPS Data Now Available   The Supplemental Jail and Juvenile Detention Profile Surveys are now available. The BSCC recently began collecting data from county Sheriffs and Probation Chiefs on ADP, bookings, and releases related to COVID-19.... Read MoreRead more about Supplemental JPS and JDPS Data Now Available