LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT
AT LOS PADRINOS JUVENILE HALL
The Department of Youth Development is following developments today at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall regarding a suspected overdose and possible exposure to an unknown substance.
Our utmost priority is the health and safety of everyone at the facility, including the youth and Los Padrinos staff, as well as the DYD team members and community-based organization partners inside the facility who were impacted by the lockdown.
About the Department of Youth Development: DYD represents LA County’s first centralized, systemic approach to connecting young people with vital resources and programs. Through innovation and collaboration with youth-serving partners, DYD aims to reduce youth involvement in the justice system and guarantee fair access to developmental services, opportunities, resources, and care-first efforts that demonstrably improve youth well-being and community safety. Learn more at dyd.lacounty.gov.