Justice Care and Opportunities Department

Success Stories

Justice Care and Opportunities Department

Success Stories

JCOD is focused on addressing the impact of racial justice in the criminal justice system while keeping community partnership at the forefront of this work. It continues to expand the scope of its work to explicitly address current system gaps within Los Angeles County.

Explore the Timeline

7/21/2020: BOS Votes To Place Amendment on the Ballot

7/21/2020: Back-Of-The-Envelope Estimate of 10% Set Aside

11/3/2020: Measure J/Charter Amendment Passes

11/10/2020: Re-Imagine LA Advisory Committee Established

January-May 2021: Budget Team Analyzes  Allocation Methodology

3/16/2021: CEO Recommends $100 Million First Year “Down Payment”

4/1/2021: Presentation to Committee on Calculating Set Aside

4/20/2021: Board Approves $100 Million Down Payment

5/17/2021: CEO Reports to BOS on Methodology

5/18/2021: CEO Meets with Advisory Committee

6/17/2021: Judge Rules Measure J “Constitutionally Invalid”

7/14/2021: Judge Confirms Ruling

8/10/2021: Board Establishes Care First Community Investment Advisory Committee

8/10/2021: Board Sets CFCI Policy

9/22/2021: CFCI Holds First Meeting

4/19/2022: Board Approves $100 Million Year Two Installment

7/1/2022: Department of Youth Development Launched

11/1/2022: Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Launched

 

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