"We want to look at new skills sets, training and take a holistic approach to what we're doing," he added.
Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer called the conference informative and helpful. "There's no question we have a crisis in our justice system," she said. "We have an opportunity to address the root causes of that crisis."
Fletcher and other supervisors have highlighted criminal justice as part of a package of major reforms, known as "Framework for The Future."
Scott Huizar, deputy chief at the county Probation Department, told supervisors on Tuesday that juvenile arrest rates have significantly declined, 79% over a 10-year period.