Survey of Major Cities Chiefs Association Members
The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCC) and The Council of State Governments Justice Center surveyed MCC members in August 2013 to better understand school-based officers’ responsibilities, practices, concerns, and barriers to successful program implementation, as part of the School Discipline Consensus Project. The results provide insights into how MCC members perceive the role of school resource officers (SROs), selection, training, supervision, and other issues related to police in schools.
This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Break the Cycle of Incarceration, Uphold Justice, and Offer Second Chances
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Vermont Executive Working Group Hears Recommendations on How to Improve Domestic Violence Responses
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Minnesota Department of Health Leads Cross-County Collaboration to Support Families Impacted by Incarceration
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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