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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 6 findings
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The lack of a strategic plan or mission statement to guide the Community Corrections Partnership limits the effectiveness in attaining the goal of reducing recidivism and the intent of AB109 mandates.
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Public awareness of the CCP is limited due to an unpredictable meeting schedule. The public is not informed of the work and progress of the CCP and partner agencies.
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Incomplete oversight from the entities responsible for the assessment and evaluation of the Chief Probation Officer results in a lack of accountability for the position.
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Vacant positions on the CCP board are not filled in a timely manner creating an imbalance.
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There are few rehabilitation programs at the local level, which contributes to recidivism.
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There is no formal policy for choosing who is released early from the jail. It is left to the discretion of the Sheriff’s Department to decide who is released to free up space.
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 13With input from the public the CCP Executive Committee should create and implement a comprehensive strategic plan and mission statement to guide the CCP. This will allow the CCP to focus the development and implementation of programs and services to better serve AB109 clients and the community leading to the successful reintegration of inmates and supervisees into the community.
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R2Page 13The Grand Jury recommends that the CCP agendas, minutes and supporting documentation are posted on the Del Norte County website in a timely manner. The Grand Jury recommends that the CCP perform an annual presentation to the Board of Supervisors and public on the state of Community Corrections in Del Norte County.
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R3Page 13Del Norte County and the Del Norte Superior Court should adopt a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the roles and responsibilities of both agencies in the supervision, accountability, evaluation and professional development of the Chief Probation Officer.
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R4Page 13The CCP should fill all of the vacant positions, allowing for a variety of viewpoints. The CCP would be advised to locate a public participant to sit on the CCP committee, preferably a current or former probationary client.
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R5Page 13The CCP should re-examine the establishment of a Day Reporting Center to assist AB109 clients in getting support, supervision, drug testing, electronic monitoring, mental health and drug/alcohol dependency treatment services.
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R6Page 13The Sheriff’s Department should create a formal policy for the early release of inmates from the county jail to allow for increased reporting and statistical information to be gathered while coordinating with partner agencies ensuring public safety.