Grand Jury report is out

The  Grand Jury's Final Report 2008-09 has just been released (9 a.m.) 

 

We have put it online at:

 

http://grandjury.co.la.ca.us/gjury08-09/MasterDocument2009-06-07.pdf

 

There are a limited number of hard copies  in the Public Information Office at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Adminstration, 500 W. Temple. Call (213) 974-1311.

 

Topics are:

 

INTRODUCTION

The Plight of At-Risk Youth in Los Angeles County……………………………. 11

POLICY VS. RESULTS

Youth Employment Programs Funded but Not Fully Utilized…………….. 15

HUB CLINICS

An Underutilized Resource……………………………………………………… 77

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO SAVE THE LIFE OF A CHILD

Reducing Youth Gangs…………………………………………………………... 135

CAN LAUSD SOLVE ITS GRADUATION RATE AND DROP OUT PROBLEMS?

Failing to Make the Grade……………………………………………………….. 177

2009 – A DECISIVE YEAR FOR ARTS EDUCATION AT LAUSD

A Promise Worth Keeping……………………………………………………….. 221

HEALTH INFORMATION-SHARING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH

Overcoming Obstacles…………………………………………………………… 241

BE PREPARED – KEEPING KIDS SAFE

Disaster Preparedness for Youth in County Custody………………………. 271

EXTENDING FOSTER CARE FROM AGE 18 TO 21

“So I’m Eighteen, Now What?”…………………………………………………. 277

ON THE HORIZON: THE SENIOR TSUNAMI

An Investigation of Elder Abuse Prevention Services and Programs……. 291

THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

A Look at Provisional Balloting….……………………………………………… 399