Sonoma County IOYouth Launch Presentation
This presentation introduces the Improving Outcomes for Youth initiative and explains how it will work in Sonoma County. The presentation also highlights the current state of the juvenile justice system in the county and the challenges it faces.
s one of the first points of contact in the criminal justice system, sheriff’s offices and their correctional facilities are key players in addressing the immediate needs of families impacted by incarceration and promoting family connections. For jails to meet the needs of families in the community, coordinating across county lines and learning from peers are essential. However, jail systems are often siloed, and collaboration between jails in different counties is rare. In Minnesota, the state department of health stepped in to address this gap.
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