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 Below each working group recommendation is an initial list of County & City departments that have committed to implementation efforts. Quarterly progress updates for listed recommendations will be posted within thirty (30) days of the prior quarter’s end (Q3= July 1 – September 30, Q4= October 1 – December 31). This list will be revised and more information will be added in the future as we engage further with the County, City, and other community organizations.

CJK3R7a
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Counseling and mentorship.
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County Human Services - Children's Detention Center Mixed
County Human Services - Youth Bureau 1-3 years
CJK3R7b
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Restorative Justice Circles. Increase restorative circles use starting in the schools and community for lower level offenses.
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County Human Services - Children's Detention Center Mixed
County Human Services - Youth Bureau 1-3 years
CJK3R7c
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Case Managers that create a comprehensive plan for success with parents and youth.
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County Human Services - Youth Bureau 1-3 years
CJK3R7d
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Education for family members.
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County Human Services - Youth Bureau 1-3 years
CJK3R7e
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Respite Services.
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County Human Services - Youth Bureau 1-3 years
County Public Safety 1-3 years
CJK3R7f
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Forensic Psychiatric specialist equipped to handle youth with complex mental health issues.
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Owning Entity Pending
CJK3R7g
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Increase community mentoring programs opportunities for kids at risk.
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County Human Services - Youth Bureau 1-3 years
CJK3R7h
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Create a job training program that diverts youth from the penal system into skill training and employment.
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Owner Organization / Department Timeframe
County Human Services - Youth Bureau 1-3 years
CJK3R7i
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Develop an after-hours diversion program for youth in jeopardy of detention placement.
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County Public Safety - Conflict Defender
CJK3R7j
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Place social workers in Youth Court.
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Owning Entity Pending
CJK3R7k
Working Group: Criminal Justice
Key Issue: COURT/ PROBATIONS / JAIL
Recommendation: Establish within Monroe County a psychiatric facility that is equipped to assist youth facing criminal charges who are struggling with mental illnesses. While these youth are often brought to the detention center, the center is not adequately staffed to meet their needs.
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County Human Services - Children's Detention Center Mixed
County Human Services - Mental Health Mixed

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