A countywide initiative that coordinates services to support individuals in the community corrections system and their families, OC Cares was launched as part of the nationwide Stepping Up Initiative in 2015. Orange County advanced a collaborative effort to reduce mental illness in custodial care, which evolved into the OC Cares 2025 Vision—integrating services across the County’s Systems of Care to address underlying needs, support successful reentry, and enhance public safety.
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RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
Whether you are justice-involved, or a friend or family member of someone who is, OC Cares provides information on vital resources and support that can help with reentry into the community.
Every path to service is different. Hear from probation professionals and individuals with lived experience who share a commitment to accountability, rehabilitation, and community safety.
Together, they are helping people move forward and strengthening Orange County through OC Cares.
Inside Orange County jails, the Sheriff’s Department and Correctional Health Services work together to better meet the mental health needs of justice-involved individuals. OC Cares expands access to treatment, stabilizes individuals in custody, and connects them to reentry services that support a...
When movement becomes medicine and discipline becomes a lifeline, second chances follow. Sam Hale turned incarceration into a turning point and he’s helping others rebuild their lives through strength and accountability.
After nearly 20 years of incarceration, Gilbert Sepulveda is helping shape a new future for justice-involved youth. Through restorative circles and mentorship, he and former participant Jazmin Ocampo are breaking cycles and building community inside and beyond detention.
Young Adult Court is a collaborative court program in the Orange County Superior Court that helps young adults ages 18 to 25 break the cycle of recidivism through Evidence-Based Practices.
DUI Court provides a structured, supportive path for individuals struggling with repeat alcohol-related offenses. Through treatment, accountability, and close court supervision, the program helps participants address substance-use issues and strengthen public safety.
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For individuals experiencing homelessness, unresolved legal issues can be a barrier to stability. Homeless Outreach Court helps clear warrants, resolve cases, and connect participants with services, opening the door to housing, recovery, and a fresh start.
The Orange County Community Court Building has served as a National Community Court Mentor Site since 2014. The building opened to the public in October 2008. In a warm setting, it provides programs and services which promote public safety, reduce recidivism, and enhance the quality of life for our...
ORANGE COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL (OCCJCC)
The OCCJCC's mission is to improve public safety on behalf of Orange County residents, through greater inter-agency communication, coordination and collaboration regarding law enforcement and administration or justice issues.
The Mission will be accomplished by improved:
Utilization of resources and balance within the criminal justice system.
Synergy of ideas and expertise among criminal justice professionals.
Public confidence in the Orange County Criminal Justice System.
