DATE:
October 19, 2021
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
A RESOLUTION TO ADVANCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY, PROVIDE EQUITABLE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR ALL, AND INVEST IN ROOT CAUSES OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND POVERTY (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
There are multiple proposals at the federal and state levels led by advocates that have been at the forefront of reforming the criminal justice system. Communities across the country are working to safely reduce the number of people unjustly in jails and prisons through data-informed, evidence-based measures and we must join them.
At local, state, and federal levels of government there are proposals to reform criminal justice and police policies, including pretrial detention reform, and alternatives to arrest and incarceration for individuals who do not pose a public safety threat. The County of San Diego has been working towards criminal justice reform by providing an equitable and accessible system. The system continues to be adjusted by ongoing review of policies that invest in jails' rehabilitation efforts; and promoting best practices to ease reentry and reduce recidivism.
The County of San Diego reaffirms its commitment to reform by working with our Justice partners: Public Safety Group, Health and Human Services Agency, and the Office of Equity and Racial Justice, along with community-based organizations and justice-impacted individuals, to move forward policies that seek reform using a data-driven and evidence-based approach.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR TERRA LAWSON-REMER AND SUPERVISOR NORA VARGAS
1. Adopt the Resolution entitled: ADVANCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY, PROVIDE EQUITABLE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR ALL, AND INVEST IN ROOT CAUSES OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND POVERTY
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This resolution underscores the County's commitment to advancing criminal justice reform in our region and upli...
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