These social posts highlight how California’s probation system is too long, too harsh, and too unequal — and why it’s time for change.
This isn’t justice — it’s a system that overwhelmingly impacts Black, Latino, Asian, and Indigenous youth.
It’s time to rethink probation in California and invest in solutions that actually support youth, not punish them.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Youth in California are stuck on probation for far too long.
📉 Research shows longer probation doesn't improve outcomes — it increases harm.
It's time to rethink what accountability looks like.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Probation is the most common court-ordered outcome for youth in California.
The problem:
❌ There are no statewide guidelines for how long youth should remain on probation.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Even short involvement in the justice system can harm young people.
Probation places a heavy burden on youth and families — and research shows it often does more harm than good.
Let’s invest in support, not surveillance.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Youth of color in California spend significantly more time on probation than white youth. Unequal systems produce unequal outcomes. It’s time to change that.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Research shows that what actually helps youth thrive and stay out of the justice system are:
⚽️ Pro-social activities
📚 Education support
🏡 Strong family and community ties
It’s time to invest in supports that work.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
The longer youth stay on probation, the more likely they are to be pulled deeper into the system.
Let’s break the cycle — and build healthier futures.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Long probation doesn’t help.
Shorter terms.
Better outcomes.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Let’s shift from rule-checking to real support.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Keeping youth on probation longer doesn’t make communities safer.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Probation supervision doesn’t work like people think. It’s time for real solutions — not broken systems.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Probation is supposed to support youth — not set them up to fail.
But in CA, many youth face excessive, arbitrary conditions that do more harm than good.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
In California, a child’s experience with the justice system can vary drastically depending on the county they live in.
It’s time to create consistent, statewide standards that protect all youth — no matter where they live.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Too many youth are locked up for technical violations — not new crimes.
Black youth were 5x more likely to be detained and 4x more likely to be committed than white youth.
This isn’t justice.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
National experts recommend youth have 4 or fewer probation conditions — enough to stay focused and supported.
Let’s create a system that helps youth grow, not one that sets them up to fail.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Youth in Sacramento stay on probation for nearly twice as long as the state average.
42.5 months in Sacramento vs. 23.5 months statewide. It’s time to end endless probation.
📢 Support #AB1376Bonta
Black youth in California stay on probation 1.5x longer than white youth.
The racial disparities are clear. This isn’t justice.
📢 It’s time for change. Pass #AB1376Bonta.
This isn’t just a juvenile justice issue—it’s a racial justice issue.
⚖️ Black youth in CA stay on probation nearly 10 months longer than white youth.
This isn’t justice. It’s time for change.
📢 Pass #AB1376Bonta
Black youth in California stay on probation 1.5x longer than white youth—an average of 899 days vs. 590.
📢 It’s time to fix it. Pass #AB1376Bonta.
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 puts a “cap” on youth probation.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 sets no cap. Youth can stay on probation as long as needed — with regular reviews starting at 9 months to ensure conditions are appropriate and individualized.
Let’s #endendlessprobation.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 automatically ends probation at 9 months.
✅ FACT: There’s nothing automatic. Judges can extend supervision if it benefits the youth or public safety — at9 months AB 1376 gives the youth the opportunity to go to court to show their progress.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: A presumption of termination leads to negative outcomes.
✅ FACT: Without it, youth and families bear the burden — keeping kids on probation by default, not necessity.
AB 1376 ensures probation ends when it's no longer needed.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: Youth need at least a year on probation.
✅ FACT: In many CA counties, the average time is already under 9 months. Other counties, like San Diego, already have kids come to court every 6 months.
AB 1376 reflects what works.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 will burden the courts.
✅ FACT: Other CA have shown regular reviews reduce caseloads and the burden on the system.
Smart policy. Better justice.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: Regular reviews will hurt youth trust.
✅ FACT: Youth on probation support AB 1376. Clear timelines give them goals and hope — motivating progress with an end in sight.
Accountability should be fair and empowering.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 applies to youth in Camps, Halls, or SYTFs.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 only affects youth on community-based probation — not those currently incarcerated.
Let’s set the record straight.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: Youth won’t complete programs after 9 months.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 allows courts to extend probation if needed — and youth can still access community programs without being on probation.
Support that lasts. Supervision that doesn’t.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 will lead to more youth in secure facilities.
✅ FACT: There’s no evidence it increases incarceration. Regular reviews help youth complete probation successfully — improving public safety and reducing recidivism.
Stick to Facts not Fiction.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 changes how kids are sentenced and forces judges to treat petty theft like a violent offense.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 applies only after a judge finds community supervision safe, supporting decisions that keep communities safer.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 ignores public safety and victims’ needs.
✅ FACT: Judges must consider public safety, victim impact, and the youth’s best interests before extending probation — as required by law (WIC §202).
Youth’s best interest IS the public’s interest.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
📊 Over 10,000 youth were placed on wardship probation in California in 2023.
⚠️ 86% were youth of color.
This isn’t justice — it’s a system that overwhelmingly impacts Black, Latino, Asian, and Indigenous youth.
It’s time to rethink probation in California.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Youth in California are stuck on probation for far too long.
⏳ The average is nearly 2 years — and in some counties, it's over 3.
📉 Research shows longer probation doesn't improve outcomes — it increases harm.
It's time to rethink what accountability looks like.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Probation is the most common court-ordered outcome for youth in California.
But here’s the problem:
❌ There are no statewide guidelines for how long youth should remain on probation.
❌ That means young people can spend years under supervision — with no clear end in sight.
It’s time to create a system that’s fair.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Even short involvement in the justice system can harm young people.
Probation places a heavy burden on youth and families — and research shows it often does more harm than good.
Let’s invest in support, not surveillance.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Youth of color in California spend significantly more time on probation than white youth. Unequal systems produce unequal outcomes. It’s time to change that.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Research shows that what actually helps youth thrive and stay out of the justice system are:
⚽️ Pro-social activities
📚 Education support
🏡 Strong family and community ties
It’s time to invest in supports that work — not punishments that don’t.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
The longer youth stay on probation, the more likely they are to be pulled deeper into the system.
Let’s break the cycle — and build healthier futures.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Long probation doesn’t help.
Shorter terms.
Better outcomes.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Let’s shift from rule-checking to real support.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Keeping youth on probation longer doesn’t make communities safer.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Probation supervision doesn’t work like people think. It’s time for real solutions — not broken systems.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Probation is supposed to support youth — not set them up to fail.
But in CA, many youth face excessive, arbitrary conditions that do more harm than good.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Justice should be fair — not a postcode lottery.
But in California, a child’s experience with the justice system can vary drastically depending on the county they live in.
It’s time to create consistent, statewide standards that protect all youth — no matter where they live.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Too many youth are locked up for technical violations — not new crimes.
Black youth were 5x more likely to be detained and 4x more likely to be committed than white youth.
This isn’t justice.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
National experts recommend youth have 4 or fewer probation conditions — enough to stay focused and supported.
Let’s create a system that helps youth grow, not one that sets them up to fail.
#EndEndless Probation Pass #AB1376Bonta
Youth in Sacramento stay on probation for nearly twice as long as the state average.
42.5 months in Sacramento vs. 23.5 months statewide. It’s time to end endless probation.
📢 Support #AB1376Bonta
Black youth in California stay on probation 1.5x longer than white youth.
The racial disparities are clear. This isn’t justice.
📢 It’s time for change. Pass #AB1376Bonta.
This isn’t just a juvenile justice issue—it’s a racial justice issue.
⚖️ Black youth in CA stay on probation nearly 10 months longer than white youth.
This isn’t justice. It’s time for change.
📢 Pass #AB1376Bonta
Black youth in California stay on probation 1.5x longer than white youth—an average of 899 days vs. 590.
📢 It’s time to fix it. Pass #AB1376Bonta.
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 puts a “cap” on youth probation.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 sets no cap. Youth can stay on probation as long as needed — with regular reviews starting at 9 months to ensure conditions are appropriate and individualized.
Let’s #endendlessprobation.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 automatically ends probation at 9 months.
✅ FACT: There’s nothing automatic. Judges can extend supervision if it benefits the youth or public safety — at9 months AB 1376 gives the youth the opportunity to go to court to show their progress.
AB 1376 ensures individualized regular review, not one-size-fits all releases.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: A presumption of termination leads to negative outcomes.
✅ FACT: Without it, youth and families bear the burden — keeping kids on probation by default, not necessity.
AB 1376 ensures probation ends when it's no longer needed. Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: Youth need at least a year on probation.
✅ FACT: In many CA counties, the average time is already under 9 months. Other counties, like San Diego, already have kids come to court every 6 months.
AB 1376 reflects what works.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 will burden the courts.
✅ FACT: Other CA have shown regular reviews reduce caseloads and the burden on the system.
Smart policy. Better justice.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: Regular reviews will hurt youth trust.
✅ FACT: Youth on probation support AB 1376. Clear timelines give them goals and hope — motivating progress with an end in sight.
Accountability should be fair and empowering.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 applies to youth in Camps, Halls, or SYTFs.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 only affects youth on community-based probation — not those currently incarcerated.
Let’s set the record straight.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: Youth won’t complete programs after 9 months.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 allows courts to extend probation if needed — and youth can still access community programs without being on probation.
Support that lasts. Supervision that doesn’t.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 will lead to more youth in secure facilities.
✅ FACT: There’s no evidence it increases incarceration. Regular reviews help youth complete probation successfully — improving public safety and reducing recidivism.
Stick to Facts not Fiction.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 changes how kids are sentenced for offenses and forces judges to sentence petty theft the same way as a violent offense.
✅ FACT: AB 1376 only applies after a judge decides a youth can be safely supervised in the community. It supports individualized decisions and would make our communities safer.
Ending Endless Probation makes all our communities safer.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
🚫 FALSE: AB 1376 ignores public safety and victims’ needs.
✅ FACT: Judges must consider public safety, victim impact, and the youth’s best interests before extending probation — as required by law (WIC §202).
Youth’s best interest IS the public’s interest.
Pass #AB1376Bonta
