Day Reporting Center Nursing Program
The Probation
Department has three established Day Reporting Centers (DRC’s) for the adult
population in three geographical regions; located in the Central Valley/San
Bernardino area, the West Valley/Fontana area and the High Desert/Victorville
area. These DRC’s were designed as a one-stop center for the reentry population
providing quality services and treatment along with rehabilitation services.
Since the implementation of California Assembly Bill 109 (Prison Realignment)
the population of offenders in our local detention facilities and state prisons
has increased significantly, with many of these individuals having serious
medical and mental health problems, and being released without resources and/or
follow-up care. In the 3rd Quarter of 2019, the Probation Department assigned a
Correctional Registered Nurse to each of the DRCs to provide immediate triage,
and to promote optimal health and wellbeing through the education, empowerment,
advocacy and facilitation of access to health care. The DRC Nurse Program
is focused on Prevention and Wellness, Treatment, Monitoring and Management
opportunities for all adult clients that seek services from the San Bernardino
County Probation Department Day Reporting Centers, and has served over 500
people in the first five months.