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County of Riverside. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Riverside County. The lawsuit claimed the County had placed unfair and illegal penalties against youth for doing small misbehavior at school. The judge agreed that the lawsuit would be a “class action,” on behalf of a big group of people who were ever referred to the YAT program or put on a probation contract through the YAT program. The people involved in the lawsuit agreed on what changes need to happen and settled the lawsuit. If the judge thinks the settlement is fair and helps the youth and approves the settlement, you may have rights that you should know about. Before the Court finally approves the settlement, you can check to see what was agreed to in the settlement. You can also ask any questions you may have, and if you disagree with something, you can share any objections with the judge. To learn more, keep reading this notice. What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Youth Accountability Team (“YAT”) program. The YAT program is an informal juvenile probation program run by Riverside County (the “County”). The lawsuit talks about many concerns about the YAT program’s penalties for youth accused of only minor school misbehavior. For example, the lawsuit said: • the County had thousands of youth sign YAT contracts for common teenage behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • YAT contracts included illegal conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms that limited who you can hang out with; • the County forced youth to sign YAT contracts and agree to whatever terms the Probation Department wanted; and • youth of color were more likely to be referred to the YAT program. The County denies it did anything wrong but has agreed to settle the lawsuit and make important changes to the YAT program. Who is involved in the lawsuit? The lawsuit was filed by three youth in high school who were put on YAT contracts and an organization in Xxxxxx Valley that mentors youth. They are the “plaintiffs” in this lawsuit. All three youth were high school students in Riverside County when the lawsuit was filed. To protect the students, the youth filed the case using fake names or just their initials: Xxxxxx X., Xxxxx X., and X.X. The name of the organization that mentors youth is Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. The lawsuit is a class action. This means the three youth represent similar youth in Riverside County who have been sent to the YAT program or put on a YAT probation contract. The three youth are “class representatives” and represent “class members” in this lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Riverside County and two people in the Riverside County Probation Department: Chief Probation Officer Xxxx Xxxx and Deputy Chief Probation Officer Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx. They are the “defendants” in this lawsuit. What is the lawsuit asking for? The lawsuit asks the County to change its behavior to fix the concerns the plaintiffs have about the YAT program. For example, the lawsuit asks the County to: • stop placing youth on YAT contracts for common teenager behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • stop making youth sign YAT contracts that include conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms; • give youth access to attorneys and information to tell them about what could happen if they do not join the YAT program The lawsuit does not ask for money for the people or organization that filed the lawsuit or for any of the plaintiff class members. The lawsuit does ask the County to pay the plaintiffs back for the money spent to file the lawsuit and to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys for the time they spent on the case. Why is this a class action? In a class action, one or more persons—called the “class representatives”—sue on behalf of a group of people who would complain about the same problem—the “class members.” One judge can decide how to fix the problem for class representatives and class members at the same time. In this case, three youth who have been involved in the YAT program represent similar youth across Riverside County. Who is in the class? You are a member of the “plaintiff class” if you were ever referred to the YAT program under California Welfare & Instructions Code Section 601. You can be a class member even if you were never placed on a YAT contract. “Section 601” usually includes behavior that is a “status offense,” meaning that it’s only an offense if done by someone under the age of 18. Examples of that kind of “offense” are being defiant to your teachers or parent, or truancy or curfew violations. If you were referred to the YAT program by your school, you were probably referred for a “Section 601” offense. If you don’t know if you are a class member, you can contact [XXX] What is a settlement? A settlement means that both sides—the youth and the probation department—have agreed to fix problems in the lawsuit without a trial. If the parties can agree to a solution to the lawsuit, that can save a lot of time and money and get help to class members faster. Because the settlement in this case fixes issues for class members who are not directly involved in the lawsuit, the Court must approve the settlement. The class representatives and their lawyers in this case think that the proposed settlement is fair to the class members and the parties in this case. Are there lawyers representing you?

County of Riverside. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Riverside County. The lawsuit claimed the County had placed unfair and illegal penalties against youth for doing small misbehavior misbehaving at school. The judge agreed that the lawsuit would be a “class action,” on behalf of a big large group of people who were ever referred to the YAT program or put on a probation contract through the YAT program. You may be one of those people. The people involved in the lawsuit agreed on what changes need to happen and settled the lawsuit. If the judge thinks the settlement is fair and helps the youth and approves the settlement, you may have rights that you should know about. Before the Court finally approves the settlement, you can check to see learn what was agreed to in the settlement. You can also , ask any questions you may have, and if you disagree with something, you can share any your objections with the judge. To learn more, keep reading this notice. What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Youth Accountability Team (“YAT”) program. The YAT program is an informal juvenile probation program run by Riverside County (the “County”). The lawsuit talks about many concerns about the YAT program’s penalties for youth accused of only minor school misbehavior. For example, the lawsuit said: • the County had thousands of youth sign YAT contracts for common teenage behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • YAT contracts included illegal conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms that limited who you can hang out with; • the County forced youth to sign YAT contracts and agree to whatever terms the Probation Department wanted; and • youth of color were more likely to be referred to the YAT program. The County denies it did anything wrong but has agreed to settle the lawsuit and make important changes to the YAT program. Who is involved in the lawsuit? The lawsuit was filed by three youth in high school who were put on YAT contracts and an organization in Xxxxxx Valley that mentors youth. They are the “plaintiffs” in this lawsuit. All three youth were high school students in Riverside County when the lawsuit was filed. To protect the students, the youth filed the case using fake names or just their initials: Xxxxxx X., Xxxxx X., and X.X. The name of the organization that mentors youth is Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. The lawsuit is How do I know if I am a class action. This means the three youth represent similar youth in Riverside County who have been sent to the YAT program or put on a YAT probation contract. The three youth are “class representatives” and represent “class members” in this lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Riverside County and two people in the Riverside County Probation Department: Chief Probation Officer Xxxx Xxxx and Deputy Chief Probation Officer Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx. They are the “defendants” in this lawsuit. What is the lawsuit asking for? The lawsuit asks the County to change its behavior to fix the concerns the plaintiffs have about the YAT program. For example, the lawsuit asks the County to: • stop placing youth on YAT contracts for common teenager behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • stop making youth sign YAT contracts that include conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms; • give youth access to attorneys and information to tell them about what could happen if they do not join the YAT program The lawsuit does not ask for money for the people or organization that filed the lawsuit or for any of the plaintiff class members. The lawsuit does ask the County to pay the plaintiffs back for the money spent to file the lawsuit and to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys for the time they spent on the case. Why is this a class action? In a class action, one or more persons—called the “class representatives”—sue on behalf of a group of people who would complain about the same problem—the “class members.” One judge can decide how to fix the problem for class representatives and class members at the same time. In this case, three youth who have been involved in the YAT program represent similar youth across Riverside County. Who is in the classmember? You are a member of the “plaintiff class” if you were ever referred to the YAT program under California Welfare & Instructions Code Section section 601. You can be a class member even if you were never placed on a YAT contract. “Section 601” usually includes behavior that is a “status offense,” meaning that it’s only an offense if done by someone under the age of 18. Examples of that kind of “offense” are being defiant to your teachers or parent, or truancy being truant in school, or curfew violationsviolating curfew. If you were referred to the YAT program by your school, you were probably may have been referred for a “Section 601” offense. What is the settlement about? The proposed settlement is for injunctive relief. This means that Riverside County will have to make important changes to the YAT program that were identified in the lawsuit and do some things differently to protect youth’s rights. For example, the County will no longer accept referrals from schools to the YAT program for anything under section 601. As another example, the County will now make sure youth have a lawyer before they have to agree to anything in the YAT program. The settlement is for non-monetary relief and does not give any class member any money. The settlement does pay the plaintiffs’ lawyers for the costs related to the lawsuit and for the fees charged by the plaintiffs’ lawyers for their time spent on the lawsuit. How can I learn more? To learn more, go to: <<>> What can I do? • If you don’t know if you are have a class memberquestion about the settlement, you can contact [XXX] What is a settlement? A <<>>. • If you agree with the settlement means that both sides—the youth and the probation department—attorneys’ fees, you do not have agreed to fix problems in do anything. • If you object to (meaning that you disagree with) the lawsuit without settlement or attorneys’ fees, you must mail a trialstatement explaining why you object to <<>> by this date <<>>. If the parties can agree to a solution Class counsel will give your objection to the lawsuitfederal judge assigned to this matter, that the Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Bernal. • If you want to go the Court’s hearing about the settlement, you can save a lot of time go to the hearing on <<>> at Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx. Federal Building and money and get help to United States Courthouse, Courtroom 1, 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000. Only class members fasterwho file a written statement by the deadline above can speak at the hearing. Because the settlement in this case fixes issues hearing date could change, please check the website listed above for class members who are not directly involved in the lawsuitupdates. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT IN LAWSUIT AGAINST RIVERSIDE COUNTY CHALLENGING THE YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY TEAM (“YAT”) PROGRAM Have you ever been referred to Riverside County’s informal probation program called Youth Accountability Team (“YAT”)? Have you ever signed a YAT contract? If so, the Court must approve the settlementthere is a lawsuit that might affect you. The class representatives lawsuit claims the program was unconstitutional and their lawyers in this case think that the proposed settlement is fair to the class members and the parties in this case. Are there lawyers representing you?violated your rights.

County of Riverside. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Riverside County. The lawsuit claimed the County had placed unfair and illegal penalties against youth for doing small misbehavior at school. The judge agreed that the lawsuit would be a “class action,” on behalf of a big group of people who were ever referred to the YAT program or put on a probation contract through the YAT program. The people involved in the lawsuit agreed on what changes need to happen and settled the lawsuit. If the judge thinks the settlement is fair and helps the youth and approves the settlement, you may have rights that you should know about. Before the Court finally approves the settlement, you can check to see what was agreed to in the settlement. You can also ask any questions you may have, and if you disagree with something, you can share any objections with the judge. To learn more, keep reading this notice. What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Youth Accountability Team (“YAT”) program. The YAT program is an informal juvenile probation program run by Riverside County (the “County”). The lawsuit talks about many concerns about the YAT program’s penalties for youth accused of only minor school misbehavior. For example, the lawsuit said: • the County had thousands of youth sign YAT contracts for common teenage behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • YAT contracts included illegal conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms that limited who you can hang out with; • the County forced youth to sign YAT contracts and agree to whatever terms the Probation Department wanted; and • youth of color were more likely to be referred to the YAT program. The County denies it did anything wrong but has agreed to settle the lawsuit and make important changes to the YAT program. Who is involved in the lawsuit? The lawsuit was filed by three youth in high school who were put on YAT contracts and an organization in Xxxxxx Valley that mentors youth. They are the “plaintiffs” in this lawsuit. All three youth were high school students in Riverside County when the lawsuit was filed. To protect the students, the youth filed the case using fake names or just their initials: Xxxxxx X., Xxxxx X., and X.X. The name of the organization that mentors youth is Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. The lawsuit is a class action. This means the three youth represent similar youth in Riverside County who have been sent to the YAT program or put on a YAT probation contract. The three youth are “class representatives” and represent “class members” in this lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Riverside County and two people in the Riverside County Probation Department: Chief Probation Officer Xxxx Xxxx and Deputy Chief Probation Officer Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx. They are the “defendants” in this lawsuit. What is the lawsuit asking for? The lawsuit asks the County to change its behavior to fix the concerns the plaintiffs have about the YAT program. For example, the lawsuit asks the County to: • stop placing youth on YAT contracts for common teenager behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • stop making youth sign YAT contracts that include conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms; • give youth access to attorneys and information to tell them about what could happen if they do not join the YAT program The lawsuit does not ask for money for the people or organization that filed the lawsuit or for any of the plaintiff class members. The lawsuit does ask the County to pay the plaintiffs back for the money spent to file the lawsuit and to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys for the time they spent on the case. Why is this a class action? In a class action, one or more persons—called the “class representatives”—sue representatives”—xxx on behalf of a group of people who would complain about the same problem—the “class members.” One judge can decide how to fix the problem for class representatives and class members at the same time. In this case, three youth who have been involved in the YAT program represent similar youth across Riverside County. Who is in the class? You are a member of the “plaintiff class” if you were ever referred to the YAT program under California Welfare & Instructions Code Section 601. You can be a class member even if you were never placed on a YAT contract. “Section 601” usually includes behavior that is a “status offense,” meaning that it’s only an offense if done by someone under the age of 18. Examples of that kind of “offense” are being defiant to your teachers or parent, or truancy or curfew violations. If you were referred to the YAT program by your school, you were probably referred for a “Section 601” offense. If you don’t know if you are a class member, you can contact [XXX] What is a settlement? A settlement means that both sides—the youth and the probation department—have agreed to fix problems in the lawsuit without a trial. If the parties can agree to a solution to the lawsuit, that can save a lot of time and money and get help to class members faster. Because the settlement in this case fixes issues for class members who are not directly involved in the lawsuit, the Court must approve the settlement. The class representatives and their lawyers in this case think that the proposed settlement is fair to the class members and the parties in this case. Are there lawyers representing you?

County of Riverside. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Riverside County. The lawsuit claimed the County had placed unfair and illegal penalties against youth for doing small misbehavior at school. The judge agreed that the lawsuit would be a “class action,” on behalf of a big group of people who were ever referred to the YAT program or put on a probation contract through the YAT program. The people involved in the lawsuit agreed on what changes need to happen and settled the lawsuit. If the judge thinks the settlement is fair and helps the youth and approves the settlement, you may have rights that you should know about. Before the Court finally approves the settlement, you can check to see what was agreed to in the settlement. You can also ask any questions you may have, and if you disagree with something, you can share any objections with the judge. To learn more, keep reading this notice. What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Youth Accountability Team (“YAT”) program. The YAT program is an informal juvenile probation program run by Riverside County (the “County”). The lawsuit talks about many concerns about the YAT program’s penalties for youth accused of only minor school misbehavior. For example, the lawsuit said: • the County had thousands of youth sign YAT contracts for common teenage behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • YAT contracts included illegal conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms that limited who you can hang out with; • the County forced youth to sign YAT contracts and agree to whatever terms the Probation Department wanted; and • youth of color were more likely to be referred to the YAT program. Case 5:18-cv-01399-JGB-JEM Document 57-2 Filed 07/24/19 Page 54 of 58 Page ID #:688 The County denies it did anything wrong but has agreed to settle the lawsuit and make important changes to the YAT program. Who is involved in the lawsuit? The lawsuit was filed by three youth in high school who were put on YAT contracts and an organization in Xxxxxx Valley that mentors youth. They are the “plaintiffs” in this lawsuit. All three youth were high school students in Riverside County when the lawsuit was filed. To protect the students, the youth filed the case using fake names or just their initials: Xxxxxx X., Xxxxx X., and X.X. The name of the organization that mentors youth is Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. The lawsuit is a class action. This means the three youth represent similar youth in Riverside County who have been sent to the YAT program or put on a YAT probation contract. The three youth are “class representatives” and represent “class members” in this lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Riverside County and two people in the Riverside County Probation Department: Chief Probation Officer Xxxx Xxxx and Deputy Chief Probation Officer Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx. They are the “defendants” in this lawsuit. What is the lawsuit asking for? The lawsuit asks the County to change its behavior to fix the concerns the plaintiffs have about the YAT program. For example, the lawsuit asks the County to: • stop placing youth on YAT contracts for common teenager behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • stop making youth sign YAT contracts that include conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms; • give youth access to attorneys and information to tell them about what could happen if they do not join the YAT program The lawsuit does not ask for money for the people or organization that filed the lawsuit or for any of the plaintiff class members. The lawsuit does ask the County to pay the plaintiffs back for the money spent to file the lawsuit and to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys for the time they spent on the case. Why is this a class action? In a class action, one or more persons—called the “class representatives”—sue on behalf of a group of people who would complain about the same problem—the “class members.” One judge can decide how to fix the problem for class representatives and class members at the same time. In this case, three youth who have been involved in the YAT program represent similar youth across Riverside County. Case 5:18-cv-01399-JGB-JEM Document 57-2 Filed 07/24/19 Page 55 of 58 Page ID #:689 Who is in the class? You are a member of the “plaintiff class” if you were ever referred to the YAT program under California Welfare & Instructions Code Section 601. You can be a class member even if you were never placed on a YAT contract. “Section 601” usually includes behavior that is a “status offense,” meaning that it’s only an offense if done by someone under the age of 18. Examples of that kind of “offense” are being defiant to your teachers or parent, or truancy or curfew violations. If you were referred to the YAT program by your school, you were probably referred for a “Section 601” offense. If you don’t know if you are a class member, you can contact [XXX] What is a settlement? A settlement means that both sides—the youth and the probation department—have agreed to fix problems in the lawsuit without a trial. If the parties can agree to a solution to the lawsuit, that can save a lot of time and money and get help to class members faster. Because the settlement in this case fixes issues for class members who are not directly involved in the lawsuit, the Court must approve the settlement. The class representatives and their lawyers in this case think that the proposed settlement is fair to the class members and the parties in this case. Are there lawyers representing you?

County of Riverside. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Riverside County. The lawsuit claimed the County had placed unfair and illegal penalties against youth for doing small misbehavior misbehaving at school. The judge agreed that the lawsuit would be a “class action,” on behalf of a big large group of people who were ever referred to the YAT program or put on a probation contract through the YAT program. You may be one of those people. The people involved in the lawsuit agreed on what changes need to happen and settled the lawsuit. If the judge thinks the settlement is fair and helps the youth and approves the settlement, you may have rights that you should know about. Before the Court finally approves the settlement, you can check to see learn what was agreed to in the settlement. You can also , ask any questions you may have, and if you disagree with something, you can share any your objections with the judge. To learn more, keep reading this notice. What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Youth Accountability Team (“YAT”) program. The YAT program is an informal juvenile probation program run by Riverside County (the “County”). The lawsuit talks about many concerns about the YAT program’s penalties for youth accused of only minor school misbehavior. For example, the lawsuit said: • the County had thousands of youth sign YAT contracts for common teenage behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • YAT contracts included illegal conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms that limited who you can hang out with; • the County forced youth to sign YAT contracts and agree to whatever terms the Probation Department wanted; and • youth of color were more likely to be referred to the YAT program. The County denies it did anything wrong but has agreed to settle the lawsuit and make important changes to the YAT program. Who is involved in the lawsuit? The lawsuit was filed by three youth in high school who were put on YAT contracts and an organization in Xxxxxx Valley that mentors youth. They are the “plaintiffs” in this lawsuit. All three youth were high school students in Riverside County when the lawsuit was filed. To protect the students, the youth filed the case using fake names or just their initials: Xxxxxx X., Xxxxx X., and X.X. The name of the organization that mentors youth is Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. The lawsuit is How do I know if I am a class action. This means the three youth represent similar youth in Riverside County who have been sent to the YAT program or put on a YAT probation contract. The three youth are “class representatives” and represent “class members” in this lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Riverside County and two people in the Riverside County Probation Department: Chief Probation Officer Xxxx Xxxx and Deputy Chief Probation Officer Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx. They are the “defendants” in this lawsuit. What is the lawsuit asking for? The lawsuit asks the County to change its behavior to fix the concerns the plaintiffs have about the YAT program. For example, the lawsuit asks the County to: • stop placing youth on YAT contracts for common teenager behavior, such as being “defiant” or truant in school; • stop making youth sign YAT contracts that include conditions, like home searches and “no association” terms; • give youth access to attorneys and information to tell them about what could happen if they do not join the YAT program The lawsuit does not ask for money for the people or organization that filed the lawsuit or for any of the plaintiff class members. The lawsuit does ask the County to pay the plaintiffs back for the money spent to file the lawsuit and to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys for the time they spent on the case. Why is this a class action? In a class action, one or more persons—called the “class representatives”—sue on behalf of a group of people who would complain about the same problem—the “class members.” One judge can decide how to fix the problem for class representatives and class members at the same time. In this case, three youth who have been involved in the YAT program represent similar youth across Riverside County. Who is in the classmember? You are a member of the “plaintiff class” if you were ever referred to the YAT program under California Welfare & Instructions Code Section section 601. You can be a class member even if you were never placed on a YAT contract. “Section 601” usually includes behavior that is a “status offense,” meaning that it’s only an offense if done by someone under the age of 18. Examples of that kind of “offense” are being defiant to your teachers or parent, or truancy being truant in school, or curfew violationsviolating curfew. If you were referred to the YAT program by your school, you were probably may have been referred for a “Section 601” offense. What is the settlement about? The proposed settlement is for injunctive relief. This means that Riverside County will have to make important changes to the YAT program that were identified in the lawsuit and do some things differently to protect youth’s rights. For example, the County will no longer accept referrals from schools to the YAT program for anything under section 601. As another example, the County will now make sure youth have a lawyer before they have to agree to anything in the YAT program. The settlement is for non-monetary relief and does not give any class member any money. The settlement does pay the plaintiffs’ lawyers for the costs related to the lawsuit and for the fees charged by the plaintiffs’ lawyers for their time spent on the lawsuit. Case 5:18-cv-01399-JGB-JEM Document 57-2 Filed 07/24/19 Page 52 of 58 Page ID #:686 How can I learn more? To learn more, go to: <<>> What can I do? • If you don’t know if you are have a class memberquestion about the settlement, you can contact [XXX] What is a settlement? A <<>>. • If you agree with the settlement means that both sides—the youth and the probation department—attorneys’ fees, you do not have agreed to fix problems in do anything. • If you object to (meaning that you disagree with) the lawsuit without settlement or attorneys’ fees, you must mail a trialstatement explaining why you object to <<>> by this date <<>>. If the parties can agree to a solution Class counsel will give your objection to the lawsuitfederal judge assigned to this matter, that the Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Bernal. • If you want to go the Court’s hearing about the settlement, you can save a lot of time go to the hearing on <<>> at Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Xx. Federal Building and money and get help to United States Courthouse, Courtroom 1, 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000. Only class members fasterwho file a written statement by the deadline above can speak at the hearing. Because the settlement in this case fixes issues hearing date could change, please check the website listed above for class members who are not directly involved in the lawsuitupdates. Case 5:18-cv-01399-JGB-JEM Document 57-2 Filed 07/24/19 Page 53 of 58 Page ID #:687 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT IN LAWSUIT AGAINST RIVERSIDE COUNTY CHALLENGING THE YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY TEAM (“YAT”) PROGRAM Have you ever been referred to Riverside County’s informal probation program called Youth Accountability Team (“YAT”)? Have you ever signed a YAT contract? If so, the Court must approve the settlementthere is a lawsuit that might affect you. The class representatives lawsuit claims the program was unconstitutional and their lawyers in this case think that the proposed settlement is fair to the class members and the parties in this case. Are there lawyers representing you?violated your rights.