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Five Ways to Engage County Elected Officials in Your Justice Initiatives

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-16-2020 05:27 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Justice initiatives need support at every level in county government in order to be successful. While most justice-related work is undertaken by leaders and staff in the sheriff’s office, department of corrections and the courts, elected county leadership has a paramount role in pushing justice initiatives ...

Reducing Criminal Justice Fines and Fees: How Can Counties Afford It? Webinar

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-16-2020 05:18 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
As counties have seen revenue from taxes and grants shrink, many have turned to administrative fees as a way to help fund the justice system. It is common for justice-involved individuals to pay fees for: being booked in jail, making phone calls inside the jail, diversion, indigent defense, posting a ...

Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Justice Reform

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-16-2020 05:17 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
While jail incarceration rates are on the decline, African Americans are more than three times as likely to be incarcerated as their white counterparts. As counties implement initiatives to address the overuse of jails, reducing racial and ethnic disparities and meaningfully engaging communities in policy ...

NACo Reducing Fines and Fees in County Justice Systems Issue Brief

Posted By Vernon Smith 07-10-2019 12:08 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
In counties nationwide, financial obligations are placed on individuals as part of their involvement in the local justice system, from a citation issued in lieu of arrest to costs associated with court-mandated treatment after release. While these financial penalties often appear to be minor, in reality, ...

County University Research Partnerships: Essential Elements for Successful Collaboration

Posted By Vernon Smith 06-13-2019 05:29 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
More county governments are moving towards using evidence-based policymaking to better serve individuals in their community and effectively use taxpayer resources. However, many localities lack the capacity to undertake rigorous data collection and analysis and program evaluation. To help fill these ...

Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Reentry From Jail - Webinar

Posted By Vernon Smith 05-14-2019 11:33 AM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Join NACo for a three-part webinar series on Substance Abuse Interventions for Justice-Involved Individuals, which will focus on strategies county leaders can use during interactions with law enforcement, in the jail and upon reentry to improve outcomes for this population and the community and protect ...

Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Jails - Webinar

Posted By Vernon Smith 05-14-2019 11:30 AM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Join NACo for a three-part webinar series on Substance Abuse Interventions for Justice-Involved Individuals, which will focus on strategies county leaders can use during interactions with law enforcement, in the jail and upon reentry to improve outcomes for this population and the community and protect ...

Intergovernmental Policy Academy Poster and Policy Alignment Examples

Posted By Vernon Smith 05-14-2019 11:16 AM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library

Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Law Enforcement - Webinar

Posted By Vernon Smith 04-29-2019 05:06 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Join NACo for a three-part webinar series on Substance Abuse Interventions for Justice-Involved Individuals, which will focus on strategies county leaders can use during interactions with law enforcement, in the jail and upon reentry to improve outcomes for this population and the community and protect ...

Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Reentry from Jail

Posted By Vernon Smith 04-29-2019 05:04 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
This brief will discuss strategies counties are employing to connect people with SUDs to community-based treatment and services in preparation for and after they are released from jail to help them transition back to their communities and stay engaged in recovery.

Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Jails

Posted By Vernon Smith 04-29-2019 05:04 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
This brief will discuss strategies counties are employing to identify individuals with SUDs in jail, train jail staff and create an in-custody environment that facilitates rehabilitation and effectively connect justice-involved individuals to treatment upon release.

Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Law Enforcement

Posted By Vernon Smith 04-29-2019 05:01 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
This brief will discuss strategies counties are employing to connect people with SUDs who come into contact with law enforcement to community-based treatment and services rather than booking them into the jail. These policies, practices and programs can improve outcomes for individuals, protect and improve ...

Evidence-Based Policymaking Part 3: Delivering Effective Programs & Monitoring Outcomes -Pew & NACo

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 12:10 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Join NACo and The Pew Charitable Trusts for a three-part webinar series, Evidence-Based Policymaking, that will focus on strategies county leaders can use to create evidence-based practices and programs in their jurisdiction to better serve residents. This webinar will highlight strategies on how county ...

Evidence-Based Policymaking Part 2: Using Evidence in Budgeting & Contracting - Pew & NACO

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 12:07 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Join NACo and The Pew Charitable Trusts for a three-part webinar series, Evidence-Based Policymaking, that will focus on strategies county leaders can use to create evidence-based practices and programs in their jurisdiction to better serve residents. This webinar will highlight strategies for how county ...

Evidence-Based Policymaking Part 1: Identifying Effective Programs - Pew & NACO

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 12:05 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Join NACo and The Pew Charitable Trusts for a three-part webinar series, Evidence-Based Policymaking, that will focus on strategies county leaders can use to create evidence-based practices and programs in their jurisdiction to better serve residents. This webinar will highlight strategies for program ...

Stepping Up: Communicating About Your Efforts to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails - NACO

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 12:02 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
More than 420 counties have joined the national Stepping Up initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in their jails. Although counties have made progress toward addressing this issue, many still struggle with how to effectively communicate about their work with the public and the ...

Stepping Up: Engaging People with Mental Illnesses in Your Planning Efforts

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 12:01 PM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Counties across the country have committed to creating data-driven, systems-level plans to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in their jails. Individuals with mental illnesses and their family members should play a key role in your planning efforts. They can be strong allies in building ...

Stepping Up Four Key Measures #1: Reducing the Number of People with Mental Illnesses Booked into Jails - NACo

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 11:59 AM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Part of the Stepping Up framework encourages counties to focus their efforts on impacting one or more of “Four Key Measures” for people with mental illnesses: jail bookings, jail length of stay, connections to treatment and recidivism. The next series of Stepping Up webinars will focus on providing counties ...

Stepping Up Four Key Measures #2: Shortening the Length of Stay in Jail for People with Mental Illnesses - NACO

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 11:49 AM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
Part of the Stepping Up framework encourages counties to focus their efforts on impacting one or more of “Four Key Measures” for people with mental illnesses: jail bookings, jail length of stay, connections to treatment and recidivism. Join Stepping Up for the second webinar in the Four Key ...

City and County Collaboration for Jail Reduction - NACo & NLC

Posted By Vernon Smith 03-15-2019 11:46 AM
Found In Library: SJC Exchange Library
As counties and cities across the country work to reduce their jail populations and increase public safety, many jurisdictions are realizing that intergovernmental coordination is essential. Although city and county criminal justice systems may be run separately, they are intertwined and have major impacts ...