Kendra Landers

Juvenile and adult justice professional with 20+ years of probation, detention, residential treatment, court operations, quality assurance, and staff leadership experience.

Former Los Angeles County Deputy Field

Probation Officer II with nearly six years of DPO II-level field probation experience, plus prior Los Angeles County juvenile camp/residential and juvenile hall experience.

Current Juvenile Probation

Supervisor providing operational oversight, staff coaching, case review, policy implementation, documentation quality control, and assessment-informed supervision support. Experienced in court testimony, high-risk supervision, youth care and custody, de-escalation, multidisciplinary case planning, compliance monitoring, staff development, corrective action, and evidence-based risk reduction practices.

Juvenile Probation Supervisor - Cobb County Juvenile Court - Marietta, GA

(2025-04)

• Supervise, coach, and review the work of senior juvenile probation officers responsible for court-ordered supervision, case management, documentation, and service coordination.
• Review assessments, case plans, court hearing reports, supervision notes, and recommendations for alignment with legal requirements, probation policy, and evidence-based supervision practices.
• Conduct case staffing and provide direction on supervision concerns, compliance issues, contact standards, court expectations, and documentation quality.
• Identify performance, training, and practice issues and provide corrective feedback, technical assistance, and professional development support to assigned staff.
• Serve as a YLS/CMI 2.0 trainer and subject matter resource for assessment-informed supervision, case planning, and risk/needs/responsivity practice.
• Collaborate with Court Administration, judicial stakeholders, probation leadership, and multidisciplinary partners to support consistent case flow and operational accountability.

Juvenile Program Coordinator - Operational Quality Assurance - Cobb County Juvenile Court - Marietta, GA

(2024-12 - 2025-04)

• Conducted targeted quality assurance reviews of probation practices, case records, assessments, case plans, and documentation to evaluate compliance with evidence-based standards and court expectations.
• Analyzed trends and summarized findings to support supervision practice improvements, staff training priorities, and management decision-making.
• Supported the development of standardized case management and documentation protocols for consistent probation service delivery.
• Provided technical assistance related to YLS/CMI 2.0 implementation and assessment-driven supervision practices.

Senior Probation Officer, ACT Unit - Cobb County Juvenile Court - Marietta, GA

(2023-05 - 2024-12)

• Conducted court investigations, completed YLS/CMI 2.0 risk/needs assessments, prepared pre-disposition reports, and testified before the Court as required.
• Collaborated with probation officers, clinical staff, youth advocates, families, and community partners to support coordinated case planning and service delivery.
• Assisted with policy development and implementation in a newly developed supervision unit.
• Provided technical assistance to staff on YLS/CMI 2.0 use, case plan development, and assessment-informed supervision decisions.

Deputy Field Probation Officer II - Los Angeles County Probation Department - Los Angeles County, CA

(2016-03 - 2022-01)

• Managed complex adult field probation caseloads, including high-risk AB109 post-release supervised persons with co-occurring behavioral health and reentry needs.
• Interpreted and enforced court orders and supervision conditions; monitored compliance, documented violations and progress, and coordinated case responses with justice-system partners.
• Prepared accurate written reports and provided oral testimony for superior, revocation, and specialized court proceedings.
• Applied LS/CMI and other case information to guide supervision decisions, case planning, service referrals, and risk-reduction strategies.
• Coordinated with law enforcement, behavioral health providers, treatment programs, and community agencies to support public safety, treatment compliance, and reentry planning.
• Maintained accurate case records and program tracking tied to compliance, funding, performance measures, and justice reinvestment initiatives.

Deputy Probation Officer I - Camp and Residential Services - Los Angeles County Probation Department - Los Angeles County, CA

(2013-03 - 2016-03)

• Provided direct supervision and case coordination for justice-involved youth placed in camp and residential treatment settings, balancing safety, structure, accountability, and rehabilitation.
• Served as Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator, facilitating collaboration among education, mental health, child-serving agencies, and probation to develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Assessed youth behavior, risk, treatment progress, and placement needs; communicated findings to stakeholders to support continuity of care and placement decisions.
• Responded to behavioral crises and critical incidents using de-escalation strategies, security protocols, and sound judgment to maintain safety and program stability.
• Documented incidents, interventions, progress, and case activity in accordance with departmental policy and court-related requirements.
• Served as Reclassification Coordinator for youth with high-risk behaviors and mental health concerns to support appropriate placement recommendations.

Detention Services Officer - Barry J. Nidorff Juvenile Hall - Los Angeles County Probation Department - Sylmar, CA

(2008-03 - 2013-03)

• Maintained safety, security, and supervision of high-risk youth in a large secure juvenile detention facility.
• Responded to behavioral incidents, rule violations, and crisis situations in accordance with policy, due process standards, and facility procedures.
• Completed daily behavioral observations, incident documentation, and recordkeeping to support case planning, placement decisions, and court-related processes.
• Supported compliance monitoring for a court-ordered settlement agreement by assisting with documentation, tracking requirements, and operational follow-through.
• Served as Family Resource Center Coordinator, assisting youth and families with service linkage and transition planning during and after detention.
• Conducted weekly court-mandated parenting classes for parents of detained youth using Parent Project curriculum.

Regional Director - The Sherman Group, Inc. - Pasadena, CA

(2005-10 - 2007-12)

• Directed operations for six licensed Level 12 residential care facilities serving delinquent and dependency youth ages 12-18.
• Supervised 9 management staff and held indirect supervisory responsibility for approximately 60 line staff, including hiring, performance management, corrective action, and discipline.
• Managed a $1.5M annual operating budget and oversaw staffing, program costs, compliance needs, and resource allocation.
• Ensured compliance with California Community Care Licensing Title 22 requirements, audits, corrective action plans, incident response, and youth safety expectations.
• Conducted internal investigations related to youth safety, staff conduct, and regulatory compliance; submitted findings to governing agencies and executive leadership.

Master of Public Administration - Organizational Leadership - National University (2012)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Chapman University (2007)