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Judge Katherine Lucero Superior Court JUVENILE JUSTICE COURT Santa Clara County The Typical Life of a Case Arrest of citation Diversion options Contested Hearings Jurisdiction Disposition Custody, EMP , CRP , PSW, Fines and Fees
Judge Katherine Lucero
Superior Court Santa Clara County
Arrest of citation Diversion options Contested Hearings Jurisdiction Disposition Custody, EMP , CRP , PSW, Fines and Fees Restitution Reviews Dismissal/Sealing
In Miller, Justice Elena Kagan’s majority opinion she notes, we cannot “preclude consideration of
chronological age and its hallmark features – among them, immaturity, impetuosity, and failure to appreciate risks and consequences.”
Adolescent Brain Development
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50% of girls statewide identify as LBGT-GNC Sexual Assault to Prison Pipeline Relationships matter Mother-daughter fractured relationships Education is critical for rehabilitation. Young Women’s Freedom Center
Direct Files no longer permitted All hearings now called Transfer Hearings Juvenile Miranda Prosecution of kids under 12 Direct File for 14 and 15 year olds
Many youth not yet “jumped” in, however they associate. Many youth feel they must join to be safe and protected in their neighborhoods. Many youth want to have a different life but do not know how and do not have the support they need to leave the gang directed path. No gang unit at JPD: Many gang diversion programs.
Access to Justice for Multi-Court and Multi-System families
California Standards of Judicial Administration Provide active leadership within the community in determining the needs of and
services for at-risk children and families. At-risk youth include delinquents, dependents and status offenders.
JUDGE AS DIRECTOR
Superior Court as the Umbrella Department of Probation Educational System Drug and Alcohol Services Department Mental Health Department Department of Corrections Families involved in more than one court at a time: Child Welfare, Criminal , Probate, Family FIRST 5 of Santa Clara County Medical Care, Immigration, Housing Department
(consistent with national and regional data re: AA youth) 85% of incarcerated youth are Latino Latino Children are 33% of SCC population 18% of incarcerated are African American African American Children are 3% of SCC population
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Sex and Age of Youth Arrested
Home Life
reside include 95122, 95116 and 95020 (19% total). Girls had less parental supervision (41%) compared to boys (29%).
Child Abuse and Neglect
referral as the alleged victim. Girls (35%) self-reported more abuse/neglect and trauma compared to boys (18%).
Education
For boys, School Inadequacy was higher (35%) compared to girls (25%). Issues due to lack of intellectual capacity (boys 19%, girls 14%) and due to achievement problems (boys 36%, girls 31%).
Criminogenic Needs
For boys, Criminal Orientation was higher (26%) compared to girls (14%). Just over 40% of boys and girls had anti-social peers.
Behavioral Health
30% of girls attempted or thought about committing suicide versus 11% of boys. 70% of girls and 62% of boys had significant issues with depression, anxiety, and other emotional factors.
1. Social Pressure heightened due to social media platforms- causes anxiety for youth 2. Lots of “evidence” on phones that ends up in court (Instagram posts of “loot” and gun play, sexting and revenge porn) 3. Bullying online 4. Meeting up for crimes
Education is viewed as the key pro-social activity that youth can be linked to in order to take them off the pipeline to prison-
When necessary, legal representation is available for Educational Rights and Immigration issues to eliminate legal
and welcomed at school and in their community which would lead to school and community investment and success.