Youth deserve more than endless probation.

In this powerful op-ed, Sandy Valenciano calls for passage of #AB1376, which ends endless cycles of punitive probation, gives young people hope, and opens pathways to opportunity.
Read more 👉 davisvanguard.org/2025/09/reth...

California lawmakers approved two of our priority bills, #AB1071 by Ash Karla and #AB1376 by @asmmiabonta.bsky.social! They’re now at the Governor’s desk, waiting for his signature!

When youth know their efforts will be recognized, they’re more likely to succeed. AB 1376 gives them that chance. #EndEndlessProbation #AB1376 @asmmiabonta.bsky.social‬
‪@ib2real.bsky.social‬

Youth of color are disproportionately impacted by non-custodial wardship probation.

#AB1376 brings consistency & compassion by aligning probation with what actually works:

Support that respects each youth’s needs and mental health. It’s time for change.
#EndEndlessProbation #AllYouthAreSacred

This powerful Op-Ed by Back to the Start member Jessie Milo, published in the OC Register & SD Union-Tribune, lays out why juvenile probation reform through #AB1376 is urgent.

Read it here: www.backtothestart.org/post/see-jes...

Opinion: From endless juvenile probation to endless incarceration I grew up in poverty, with a father in and out of prison, a mother addicted to heroin, and my cousins caught up in gangs. When I was a teenager, my friends and I started stealing cars and joyriding…

"California’s practice of “endless juvenile probation” keeps kids under supervision until they turn 18 or longer, regardless of whether they’ve changed or progressed. I was one of those kids, and it cost me everything."
#EndEndlessProbation #AB1376
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/08/o...

Three of our priority bills advanced out of Senate Public Safety yesterday. Thank you to our bill authors and coalition partners!

#AB690 authored by @asmnickschultz.bsky.social
#AB1071 authored by Assemblymember Ash Karla
#AB1376 authored by @asmmiabonta.bsky.social

“I Would See Young People Lose Hope”: California May Restrict Probation on Children California often places minors in lengthy probation terms that many describe as humiliating. Governor Newsom vetoed an earlier reform effort, but advocates are pushing again.

California often places kids on long, punishing probation terms that set them up to fail. AB 1376 could change that — Advocates are pushing hard despite opposition.

Read more about how California may restrict probation on children: boltsmag.org/california-j... #AB1376