Larry Younger: A Champion for Incarcerated Youth and Their Families

Kind, exuberant, compassionate, understanding. These are just a few of the words used to describe Larry Younger, Probation Officer with Sonoma County’s Juvenile Probation Division. Larry’s joyful disposition lends itself well to his work: supporting incarcerated and probationary youth toward a better, more prosperous path forward.

Larry was raised in Edison, New Jersey where he had an abundance of encouragement from family, friends, and neighbors. He lived with his mom, dad, and older brother, and he credits his family with giving him a stable, supportive foundation in his life, something he strives to provide for the youth he works with. 

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