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Campus Kilpatrick SYTF

Open Malibu, California

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Campus Kilpatrick SYTF is a program in Malibu, California.

The Imprint Mar 24, 2026 General

California Decides Whether Youth in Detention Should Be Able to Hug Visitors

A California bill, known as the Hug Act, aims to allow youth in detention to engage in nonsexual physical contact with visitors. The bill's supporters argue that physical touch with loved ones is vital for rehabilitation and can lead to better mental health and reduced violent behavior. The Los Angeles County Probation Department has expressed concerns about the potential for contraband to enter facilities through physical contact.