HomeMy Public PortalAbout18-049 - Supporting AB 2605, A bill that would end the Criminalization of Foster Youth that are at risk of Fallin into the Criminal Justice SystemRESOLUTION NO. 18-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AB 2605, A BILL THAT WOULD END THE
CRIMINALIZATION OF FOSTER YOUTH THAT ARE AT RISK OF
FALLING INTO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
WHEREAS, when a child is removed from his or her family, for any reason, it is the intent of
the State to maintain a child's safety, well-being, and healthy development;
WHEREAS, youth in foster care have been affected by trauma, both by the fact that they
have been separated from their family, and by the circumstances that led to their removal;
WHEREAS, clear guidance must be given to operators of children's residential facilities, to
provide heightened protections for foster youth, and to ensure that law enforcement is not relied
upon for issues that only require behavioral management at these facilities;
WHEREAS, these facilities are operated by a team of licensed and compensated individuals
trained to manage behavior — the same behavior that law enforcement is being inappropriately
relied upon to handle; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, of the 6,217 non -mandated calls statewide for youth behavior, only 40%
of the calls were for assaultive or aggressive behavior. The remaining 60% were for behavioral
health emergencies, property damage, substance abuse, and theft. The calls resulted in 435 youth
being cited, 527 youth being detained or arrested, and another 319 youth being booked into
juvenile hall;
WHEREAS, AB 2605 would reduce the frequency of law enforcement involvement and
delinquency petitions arising from incidents at children's residential facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Carson, California strongly
encourage the passage of AB 2605.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17`h day of April, 2018.
APPROVED AS T M: CITY OF CARSON:
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-049
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ATTEST:
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Donesia Gause-AlcTana, MMC, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
I, Donesia Gause-Aldana, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 18-049, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its
meeting held on April 17, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: ROBLES, HILTON, SANTARINA, HICKS, DAVIS—HOLMES
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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Donesia Gause-Aldana, MMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 18-049
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