Los Angeles County (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

December 1, 2025 Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer Los Angeles County Probation Department 9150 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242 2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Viera Rosa: An Unannounced Inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation Department was completed for the following facilities on Friday, October 17, 2025. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Camp Afflerbaugh 7207 CAMP Camp Rockey 7261 CAMP These inspections were conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS The focus of the Unannounced Inspection was to evaluate Camp Afflerbaugh to ensure continued compliance with Section 1371: Programs, Recreation and Exercise, and Camp Rockey to review for continued compliance with Section 1391: Discipline Due Process. We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Title 15 Modified Procedures Checklist for detailed information. * * * Please email me at lisa.southwell@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-16938 if you have any questions. Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 2 Sincerely, LISA SOUTHWELL Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court* Chair, Probation Commission, Los Angeles County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County* County Administrator, Los Angeles County* Aaron Broom, Executive Manager, Los Angeles County Probation Department Jocelyn Roman, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Probation Department Tracy Novak, Senior Director, Residential Treatment Services Bureau (RTSB), Exinia Lavarreda, Director, Residential Treatment Services Bureau (RTSB) Jose Villar, Director, Residential Treatment Services Bureau (RTSB) Katherine Beigh, Director, Residential Treatment Services Bureau (RTSB) Lizet Barboza, Supervisor, Residential Treatment Services Bureau (RTSB) *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7207+ Los Angeles PROB Camp UI LTR 25-26 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST 1, 2 BSCC Code: 7207 FACILITY NAME: Camp Afflerbaugh FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Exinia Lavarreda, Probation Director; Patrice Orozco, DPO; Supervisor Wilson, Supervisor Hernandez and 2 Youth FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: October 17, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS3 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation and Exercise The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, Unannounced visit conducted to ensure and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the continued compliance in programs, amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. recreation, and exercise. We interviewed two youth individually, who ☒ ☐ ☐ both stated they had access to all programs, recreational, and exercise sessions and there were no recent incidents when they had to choose between required activities and receive all activities and programs available to them. Both spoke well of staff and the programs they are offered and provided daily. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three and Exercise hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding and Exercise by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth ☒ ☐ ☐ represents a threat to the safety and security of the facility. Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation be posted in the living units. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Exercise 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 This is a modified version of the Procedures Checklist and is only intended for the 2025 Unannounced Inspection of the Los Angeles Camp Afflerbaugh. 3 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7207 Los Angeles PROB Camp Afflerbaugh UI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 3 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS3 There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise ensure content offered is current, consistent, and ☒ ☐ ☐ relevant to the population. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to and Exercise include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- social interventions and activities designed to reduce recidivism. These programs should be based on the youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as mental health agencies, community based organizations, faith-based organizations or Probation staff. Programs may include but are not limited to: (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled and Exercise activities such as leisure reading, letter writing, and ☒ ☐ ☐ entertainment. Activities shall be supervised and include orientation and may include coaching of youth. (c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity and Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ each day. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy Section 1306: Programs, Recreation to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. and Exercise The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 7207 Los Angeles PROB Camp Afflerbaugh UI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 3 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS3 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Section 606: Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Unannounced visit conducted to ensure written policies and procedures for the administration of continued compliance in discipline and due discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: process. We discussed the due process (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose procedure with the administrative team, discipline for violation of rules; including the supervisor who is responsible for the execution of the process and reviewed documentation. We found the penalties assessed to be consistent between facility ☒ ☐ ☐ youth and throughout the camp. Documentation and all sanctions and appeal documents reviewed were found to be compliant with regulation. We discussed the officers’ passion for working with the youth, counseling those who are amenable, and working with those who may need more time to adjust to the camp program. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Section 604 Continuum of Correction consequences, and due process requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Section 602: Facility Rules interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sectio 518: Trauma Informed Approaches (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Section 604 Continuum of Correction counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Section 604 Continuum of Correction and be documented and require the following: Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; (2) accommodations provided to youth with Section 606: Due Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Section 606: Due Process incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Section 606: Due Process evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Section 606: Due Process hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) provision for administrative review. Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Section 606: Due Process commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 7207 Los Angeles PROB Camp Afflerbaugh UI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 3 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST 1, 2 BSCC Code: 7261 FACILITY NAME: Camp Rockey FACILITY TYPE: Camp PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Exinia Lavarreda, Probation Director, Patrice Orozco, DPO, Supervisor Wilson FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa Southwell DATE: October 17, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS3 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Section 606: Due Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement Unannounced visit conducted to ensure written policies and procedures for the administration of continued compliance in discipline and due discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: process. We discussed the due process (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose procedure with the administrative team, discipline for violation of rules; including the supervisor who is responsible for the execution of the process and reviewed documentation. We found the penalties assessed to be consistent between facility ☒ ☐ ☐ youth and throughout the camp. Documentation and all sanctions and appeal documents reviewed were found to be compliant with regulation. We discussed the officers’ passion for working with the youth, counseling those who are ameniable and working with those who may need more time to adjust to the camp program. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Section 604 Continuum of Correction consequences, and due process requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Section 602: Facility Rules interventions; ☒ ☐ ☐ Sectio 518: Trauma Informed Approaches 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 This is a modified version of the Procedures Checklist and is only intended for the 2025 Unannounced Inspection of Los Angeles Camp Rockey. 3 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7207 Los Angeles PROB Camp Rockey UI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 2 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS3 (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Section 604 Continuum of Correction counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and, (f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall Section 604 Continuum of Correction and be documented and require the following: Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; (2) accommodations provided to youth with Section 606: Due Process disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Section 606: Due Process incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Section 606: Due Process evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Section 606: Due Process hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) provision for administrative review. Section 606: Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Section 606: Due Process commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 7207 Los Angeles PROB Camp Rockey UI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 2 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25