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“The Los Angeles County Probation Department recognizes strong family connections are essential to a youth’s well-being, rehabilitation, and successful reentry. The passage of the Hug Act is the type of culture change we support and have been working toward.

Since late 2025, the Department has been updating its visitation policies to strengthen family engagement, including allowing hugs during visits on special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. As we prepare to implement AB 1646, we are building on this work to provide consistent opportunities for appropriate, consensual physical contact during visits, while at the same time maintaining a safe environment for youth, families, and staff.”