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Media Hub

Welcome to the JCOD Media Hub

Explore this page to find the latest news, press releases, the JCOD Media Kit, fact sheets, and our newsletter archive. For media inquiries and requests please email us at pio@jcod.lacounty.gov.

Media Highlights

December 10, 2024

Firebreak Documentary Highlights Reentry, Transformation, and Careers in Firefighting

Read more on cdcr.ca.gov

November 19, 2024

West Coast Customs Returns to LA Auto Show with West Coast Customs Experience, Partnering with CART Department and JCOD

Read more on ABC4.com

November 14, 2024

LA County launches new agency for justice reform

Read more on spectrumnews1.com.

October 21, 2024

Summit and festival in Little Tokyo offers resources to formerly incarcerated people

Read more on calonews.com

September 30, 2024

New temporary housing site in Long Beach aims to help formerly incarcerated women

September 4, 2024

The Department of Justice, Care & Opportunities just opened a new interim housing facility for pregnant women touched by the justice system

September 1, 2024

“New interim housing site opens in downtown Long Beach for ‘justice-impacted’ women, families”

Read more on presstelegram.com

August 12, 2024

“How this L.A. County department says they help people released from jail”

Read more on calonews.com

August 8, 2024

“Finally Family Homes Unveils New Oasis Resource Center With Community Open House Event”

Read more on hometownstation.com

May 24, 2024

“Why Is The County Providing A ‘Warm Landing Place’ Across From Men’s Central Jail?”

Read more on the LAist.com

May 1, 2024

“KNX Hero: Justice, care, opportunities”

Read more on audacy.com

April 26, 2024

“Nonprofit opens wellness center – Facility will assist those who are affected by justice system”

Read more on avpress.com

April 8, 2024

“Justice, Care and Opportunities Department to Host “Second Chance Month” Events Across Los Angeles County”

Read more on randomlengthnews.com

April 3, 2024

“LA County’s JCOD and LISC LA Award Incubation Academy Cohorts ”

Read more at lasentinel.net

March 29, 2024

Judge Armstead (ret.) on Spectrum News

March 28, 2024

“JCOD Incubation Academy Helps Grassroots Non-Profits For the Second Year”

Read more on svcnews.com

March 28, 2024

Judge Songhai Armstead (ret.) Can Help You Get to Court and Much More

March 25, 2024

“Pasadena Residents Eligible for Innovative Fire Camp Program in Los Angeles County”

Read more on pasadenanow.com

March 22, 2024

“LA County launches new ground breaking fire program”

Read more on spectrumnews1.com

March 22, 2024

“New LA County fire camp in Calabasas welcomes former foster kids, ex-prisoners”

Read more on dailynews.com

March 10, 2024

EJ talks to Judge Songhai Armstead about Justice Connect

L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) has launched a first-of-its-kind pretrial services support center and website to help justice involved individuals navigate the justice system. The new JCOD Support Center is receiving calls at 1-833-LAC-JCOD or 1-833-522-5263 available 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for justice involved individuals, their families, and the community.

January 24, 2024

“County Launches Incubation Academy Cohort 5”

Read more on scvnews.com

December 13, 2023

“Seeking redemption: A death row inmate’s journey into L.A. County’s largest psych ward”

Read more on LATimes.com

December 1, 2023

“Los Angeles County to Grant Over $120 Million to Local Organizations for Community Prosperity”

Read more on Hoodline.com

November 3, 2023

“Community center opens to provide opportunities”

Read more on Avpress.com

November 2, 2023

“Los Angeles Launches Second Program To Help People Leaving The Justice System”

Read more on laist.com

October 31, 2023

“JCOD Launches Support Center and Website Providing Resources for Justice Involved Individuals”

October 30, 2023

“Reimagining Justice: Q&A with Judge Songhai Armstead”

Read more on lisc.org

October 28, 2023

“LA County Launches D.O.O.R.S Program to Aid Reentry for Justice-Involved Individuals in Antelope Valley”

Read more on hoodline.com

October 23, 2023

“Using ex-inmates to help people who were just released from county jails cuts recidivism”

Read more on dailynews.com

October 18, 2023

“Year 3 CFCI Care Grants: Funding Opportunities Now Open for LA County Community Organizations”

Read more on westsidetoday.com

October 11, 2023

“Applications Open for County Training Center/Fire Camp Job Training Program”

Read more on scvnews.com

October 8, 2023

EJ talks to Judge Songhai Armstead

The Justice Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) is the County’s new central agency unifying LA County’s efforts to serve vulnerable justice-impacted people and communities and drive forward the Board of Supervisors’ vision of Care First, Jails Last.

October 4, 2023

“Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) Sworn-In as L.A. County Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department Director”

Read more on coloradoboulevard.net

October 3, 2023

“Los Angeles Briefs: Judge Sworn-In as Inaugural Director of JCOD and County and LA Alliance Agree to Settlement”

Read more on randomlengthnews.com

September 29, 2023

Care First Is More Than a Slogan & Bail Reform is Real w/Judge Songhai Armstead

August 11, 2023

Judge Songhai Armstead talks about new grant investment at KTLA 5

2024

December 12, 2024

Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Joins Top Dawg Entertainment 11th Annual Holiday Toy Drive in Nickerson Gardens

December 11, 2024

HHH and JCOD Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of New Community Resource Center in South Los Angeles

November 27, 2024

JCOD’S Justice Connect Support Center Hits Milestone of 10,000 Service Calls

November 21, 2024

Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Partners with West Coast Customs for Exclusive 10-Day Car Customization Workshops at the LA Auto Show

November 18, 2024

Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort of Innovative Fire Camp Program

November 13, 2024

JCOD Celebrates Grand Opening of D.O.O.R.S Antelope Valley Facility Expanding Reentry Services for Justice-Involved Individuals

October 21, 2024

JCOD and Joyous Ventures Celebrate Grand Opening of Interim Housing Site in East Los Angeles

October 8, 2024

JCOD to Host “Together We Thrive” – A Groundbreaking Summit and Festival Where Justice and Innovation Converge

October 3, 2024

JCOD Awards $175 Million in Year Three CFCI Care Grants at Recipient Luncheon

September 30, 2024

JCOD’s Rapid Diversion Program Shows Remarkable Success in Helping Individuals with Behavioral Health Challenges, New RAND Report Reveals

September 23, 2024

JCOD Celebrates Graduation of Incubation Academy’s Sixth Cohort

August 28, 2024

JCOD and Holliday’s Helping Hands Celebrate Grand Opening of Long Beach Interim Housing Site for Justice-Impacted Women and Families

August 26, 2024

JCOD’S Justice Connect Support Center Surpasses 5,000 Service Calls

July 9, 2024

Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Launches Incubation Academy Cohort 6

July 1, 2024

JCOD Launches Independent Pretrial Services Pilot Program

June 10, 2024

LA County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Wins 4 NACo Awards

May 23, 2024

JCOD Celebrates Graduation of Incubation Academy’s Fifth Cohort

May 22, 2024

JCOD to Host Father’s Day CARE Event Celebrating Justice-Involved Fathers and Families

May 22, 2024

JCOD Incubation Academy Cohort 5 Graduation Ceremony

April 25, 2024

Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Celebrates Grand Opening of Wellness Center for Justice-Involved Individuals in the Antelope Valley

April 2, 2024

Justice, Care and Opportunities Department to Host “Second Chance Month” Events Across Los Angeles County

March 28, 2024

LA County’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department and LISC LA Celebrate Success at 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for Incubation Academy Cohorts

March 27, 2024

LA County’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department and LISC LA to Host 2nd Annual Pitch Competition for Incubation Academy Cohorts

March 21, 2024

JCOD Lauches First-of-its-kind Fire Camp Program in LA Country

January 25, 2024

Justice Care and Opportunities Department’s Rapid Diversion Program Achieves Milestone of 2,000 Case Diversions

January 24, 2024

L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Launches Incubation Academy Cohort 5

2023

December 11, 2023

Year Two Care First Community Investment Grantees to Be Awarded at Recipient Luncheon

October 26, 2023

L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Launches New Virtual Program for Justice-Involved Individuals in Antelope Valley

October 25, 2023

L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Launches Support Center and Justiceconnect.org Website Focused on Resources for Justice Involved Individuals

October 17, 2023

CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting and Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) Sworn in as JCOD’S Inaugural Director

October 11, 2023

L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Opens Applications for the Los Angeles County Training Center (LACTC)/Fire Camp Job Training Program

October 5, 2023

L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Opens Applications for Third Round of Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Care Grants

October 2, 2023

Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) Sworn-In as Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Director

2024

December 16, 2024

JCOD December 2024 Newsletter

November 18, 2024

JCOD November 2024 Newsletter

October 15, 2024

JCOD October 2024 Newsletter

September 16, 2024

JCOD September 2024 Newsletter

August 9, 2024

JCOD August 2024 Newsletter

July 16, 2024

JCOD July 2024 Newsletter: Over 2,000 People Celebrate at JCOD’s Father’s Day CARE Event, JCOD Launches Warm Landing Place (WLP) to Support Justice-Involved Individuals, Join JCOD’s Public Convening – Wednesday, July 17th at 9am, and More!

June 3, 2024

JCOD June 2024 Newsletter: Celebrating the Graduation of Incubation Academy’s 5th Cohort, JCOD Recognized with Four NACo Achievement Awards, Judge Armstead (Ret.) Participates in Panel Discussion on Mental Wellness in the Black Community, and More!

May 3, 2024

JCOD May 2024 Newsletter: Celebrates Second Chance Month Across All Five Supervisorial Districts, KNX Hero of the Week, and JCOD’s Justice Connect Support Center Celebrates 2,000 Calls!

April 3, 2024

JCOD is hiring!

April 3, 2024

JCOD April 2024 Newsletter: JCOD Celebrates Launch of Innovative Fire Camp Program in Los Angeles County; JCOD and LISC LA Host 2nd Annual Pitch Competiton for Incubation Academy Graduates

March 3, 2024

JCOD March 2024 Newsletter: JCOD and County Partners Host “Origin” Film Screening and Panel Discussion

February 1, 2024

JCOD February 2024 Newsletter: Rapid Diversion Program Hits Milestone, Staff Spotlight: Erica Webster- Program Manager, Organization Spotlight: Project 180

January 3, 2024

Team JCOD January 2024 Newsletter: Message from Director, Staff Spotlight: Program Manager, Organization Spotlight: Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), JCOD is hiring!

2023

December 3, 2023

JCOD Sponsors Two Families for the Holidays, CFCI Year-Two Care Grant Recipient Luncheon, and Year-Three CFCI Care Grants are still available

November 21, 2023

LA County Training Center (Fire Camp) Applications Opens, and Jobs Available; JCOD’s Sector Employment Program – Request for Proposals (RFP); Community Grant Opportunity for 2024 Take Action LA Campaign to Promote Mental Health Awareness and Community Well-Being

November 15, 2023

JCOD Public Convening, CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting and L.A.C.T.C. Job Available, JCOD’s New JII Panel

November 8, 2023

It’s time to Celebrate – JCOD Turns 1!

November 3, 2023

Incubation Academy Application – Apply Now! CFCI Care Grant Funding

October 17, 2023

CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting and Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) Sworn in as JCOD’S Inaugural Director

September 19, 2023

CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting on September 21, 2023

August 31, 2023

CFCI Care Grant Deadline Extension

August 16, 2023

CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting on August 17, 2023

August 1, 2023

Judge Songhai Armstead Appointed Director of JCOD

July 26, 2023

Get Help with Your Care Grant Application

July 18, 2023

JCOD Public Convening on July 19th and CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting on July 20

June 27, 2023

Technical Assistance Webinar – How to Craft Winning Proposals

June 22, 2023

How to Craft Winning Proposals

June 21, 2023

JCOD Public Convening Meeting on June 21 and CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting on July 20

June 14, 2023

CFCI Advisory Committee Meeting on June 15

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