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Re “For Young Offenders, a Softer Approach,” Feb. 1: As the executive director of one of the oldest private nonprofit juvenile justice agencies in California, I am delighted to hear of the intended reforms that our governor plans to initiate in the California Youth Authority. Despite the critics, the private sector has demonstrated that treatment of juvenile offenders is a much better alternative to incarceration.

I would suggest that the CYA use the expertise of private agencies to train its staff to help with this badly needed transition.

Sil Orlando

Executive director, Optimist

Youth Homes & Family

Services, Los Angeles

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