WHAT WE DO

The Board of State and Community Corrections provides services to county adult and juvenile systems through inspections of county jails and juvenile detention facilities, technical assistance on local issues, promulgation of regulations, training standards for local correctional staff, and the administration of a wide range of public safety, re-entry, violence reduction, and rehabilitative grants to state and local governments and community-based organizations.

CPGP administers public safety related grant programs to community-based organizations, tribes, and state and local governments.

FSO works with local law enforcement agencies to maintain and enhance the safety and security of local detention facilities.

STC works with California's local corrections systems to improve the professional competence of corrections staff.

CFC administers financing for local construction projects to enhance public safety and conditions of confinement across California.

The Research team works across divisions to collect data, report, maintain databases, and evaluate grant programs and proposals.

ICDR reviews local detention facility death-incident reports, makes recommendations, tracks implementation and makes information available to the public.

BSCC RELEASES OVER $108 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT CBO REENTRY SERVICES

November 21, 2024
SACRAMENTO (November 21, 2024) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) today approved the release of over $108 million in grant funding through the Cohort 4 Adult Reentry Grant (ARG). The ARG supports community-based organizations (CBO) to provide warm handoff, reentry, and rental assistance programs that support individuals released from state prison.  The […]

Minimum Standards for Training and Local Detention Facilities – Notice of Modifications to Text of Proposed Regulations

October 28, 2024
SACRAMENTO (October 28, 2024) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) is proposing further modifications to Title 15, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4, section 1028, and in accordance with the California Administrative Procedure Act, a 15-day public comment period has been scheduled. The 15-day public comment period begins on October 28, 2024 […]

INFORMATION ON LOS PADRINOS JUVENILE HALL IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY

October 16, 2024
On Monday, October 14, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) issued a formal notice of facility unsuitability for the Los Angeles County Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 209, subdivisions (a)(4) and (d) regarding noncompliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1321, Staffing. Commencing 60 days […]

BSCC Awards $167M in Prop 47 Grants, Introduces New Board Members and In-Custody Death Review Director

October 4, 2024
SACRAMENTO (October 3, 2024) – The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Thursday awarded $167 million in grant funding to 27 government and community-based organizations to provide mental health services, substance-use disorder treatment, and diversion programs in local communities. The funding comes from Proposition 47, a 2014 voter-approved initiative that reduced the penalties for […]

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Sacramento CA 95833

 

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