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Entering 2022 with CSAC’s Support Hub For Criminal Justice Programming

Ryan Souza

January 6, 2022

As the CSAC Support Hub for Criminal Justice Programming (Support Hub) heads into 2022, all counties are reminded of the opportunity to partner with the Support Hub, either formally or informally. Counties can take immediate action around improving evidence-based and data driven strategies for their criminal justice programming and helping lead to more effective outcomes and increased public safety.

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2021 Annual Meeting Policy Committee Recaps

December 16, 2021

The 2021 CSAC Annual Meeting was held in Monterey County from November 29 through December 3. More than 600 registrants attended the conference, engaging with County Supervisors, policy stakeholders, and CSAC staff. All of CSAC’s policy committees met in person to hear from key policy makers and influencers and update priorities for the 2022 legislative session. Please find a brief recap of each policy committee meeting below.

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CSAC Support Hub Releases Brief – Incorporating Behavioral Health Responses to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence

Ryan Souza

November 18, 2021

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New Laws for 2022: Administration of Justice

Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez Stanicia Boatner

Governor Newsom met the October 10 deadline to take action on measures approved by the Legislature and delivered to his desk. To keep counties informed of new laws that impact them, CSAC will be publishing a series of articles to spotlight those laws in each policy area. This week, the Administration of Justice policy area provides information on new laws affecting criminal justice fees, courts, police reform and juvenile justice.

The new laws listed below become effective January 1, 2022 unless otherwise noted.

Juvenile Justice

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Responding to Familiar Faces in Crisis Part 2: Engagement Challenges and Strategies

Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez Stanicia Boatner

October 28, 2021

Across the country, people in many jurisdictions who frequently encounter criminal justice, behavioral health, and social service systems are experiencing behavioral health crises and require different levels and intensities of services.

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Policies and Initiatives to Prevent the Recurrence of Intimate Partner Violence Briefing

Stanicia Boatner

October 20, 2021

The California Initiative for Health Equity and Action is hosting a briefing, Policies and Initiatives to Prevent the Recurrence of Intimate Partner Violence, on Wednesday, October 27 at 11 a.m. In this briefing, they will explore several innovative, public health-oriented practices and policies that California may consider to re-imagine the role of Batterer Intervention Programs (BIPs) and prevent intimate partner violence across the state.

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2021 Bay Area UASI Public Safety Preparedness Summit

Stanicia Boatner

October 21, 2021

The 2021 Bay Area UASI Public Safety Preparedness Summit will be held in San Francisco, from Wednesday, November 3-5. The Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative sustains and improves regional capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks and catastrophic disasters.

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Governor Takes Final Action on Public Safety Bills

Stanicia Boatner

October 14, 2021

Sunday, October 10 was the deadline for final bill action by Governor Newsom. Following is an update on major bills of interest or concern for the Administration of Justice policy area that were among the 800+ bills awaiting action by Governor Gavin Newsom. For additional questions, please contact Stanicia Boatner at sboatner@counties.org.

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BSCC Public Defense Pilot Program Grant

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

October 7, 2021

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Notice of Public Hearings on Proposed Amendments to the Regulations Implementing the Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

July 15, 2021

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Webinar: California Batterer Intervention Programs

July 15, 2021

In its report, Beyond the Crisis: A Long-Term Approach to Reduce, Prevent, and Recover from Intimate Partner Violence, the Little Hoover Commission calls upon the state to reexamine its approach to rehabilitating Californians who harm their partner. At noon on Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Commission will hold a webinar to discuss this call for action.

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California Attorney General Releases 2020 California Criminal Justice Statistics Reports

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

July 8, 2021

Late last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released four annual reports — as well as 10 new data dashboards — that provide the public with statewide data on criminal justice statistics in California. The reports, as well as the data behind each report, are available on OpenJustice, a data-driven initiative that works to increase access to criminal justice data and support the development of public policy.

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BSCC Board to Meet July 15

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

July 8, 2021

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REMINDER: CCJBH and CSG Host a Virtual Event to Celebrate New Report

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

July 1, 2021

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BSCC Releases RFA for Youth Facility Upgrades

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

April 15, 2021

Last week, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) released the Request for Applications for $9.6 million in one-time infrastructure grants to help counties prepare for housing young people who after July 1 will no longer be transferred to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). In September, the Governor signed Senate Bill 823, which realigns the responsibility of youthful offenders from the State to counties.

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CalOES Releases FEMA Reimbursement Guidance

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

April 8, 2021

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REMINDER: CCJBH Training – April 7, 2021

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

April 1, 2021

The Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH) is offering training for counties that have implemented behavioral health diversion services. Diversion services have the potential to facilitate the best outcomes for people with behavioral health needs and help relieve systemic, financial, and other pressures on affected counties.

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BSCC Board Meets April 8, 2021

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

April 1, 2021

The Board of State and Community Corrections Board will meet on April 8, 2021, at 10:00 am. The Board Meeting will be live-streamed: To view the live stream, visit the BSCC website homepage 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

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Upcoming CCJBH Training

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

March 18, 2021

The Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH) is offering training for counties that have implemented behavioral health diversion services. Diversion services have the potential to facilitate the best outcomes for people with behavioral health needs and help relieve systemic, financial, and other pressures on affected counties.

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BSCC Hosts Upcoming SB 823: Youth Programs & Facilities Grant Program Stakeholder Input Session Via Zoom

Josh Gauger Stanicia Boatner

March 18, 2021

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) is hosting a virtual Stakeholder Input Session on March 22, 2021, from 4 – 6 p.m. The session will focus on the development of the $9.6 M Request for Application (RFA) for the Youth Programs and Facilities Grant Program portion of SB 823 (Chapter 337, Statutes of 2020).

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