County Supervisors Advance Alternative to Incarceration Hub
Mar. 13, 2024 | 5:46 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions Wednesday to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration.
Tag: Alternatives to Incarceration
County Approves Plan to Offer Alternatives to Incarceration
May 26, 2023 | 9:27 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
People accused of low-level, non-violent crimes will be redirected away from jails. The County Board of Supervisors approved this major shift in direction with the Alternatives to Incarceration plan. It addresses those with mental health issues, substance use disorder, and homelessness by working to meet the needs of at-risk individuals with services instead of sending […]
Alternatives to Incarceration Report Released, Your Input Needed
Apr. 27, 2023 | 11:32 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County wants to hear from you on a new report with recommendations for programs and services to redirect people contacted for low level charges away from jails when there is not a threat to public safety. A virtual community listening session on the report will take place on May 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. […]
Talk With Us About Alternatives to Incarceration
Jan. 24, 2023 | 5:35 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County residents are invited to join virtual Community Listening Sessions to share their thoughts on Alternatives to Incarceration— community-based services or other approaches that help keep people out of jail or the justice system.
County Expands Support for People Leaving Jail and Returning to Their Communities
Aug. 1, 2022 | 9:04 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego was awarded $6 million in Proposition 47 grant funding that will be used to help people returning to their communities after serving time in County jails. The financial support is earmarked for those leaving custody who have a history of behavioral health needs and are homeless or at risk of […]
Applicants Needed for Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory Group
Feb. 25, 2022 | 9:09 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Community input is needed on the County’s Alternatives to Incarceration project. The County has launched a year-long study to improve the justice system, working with an independent contractor, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). SANDAG is taking applications for an Advisory Group to provide community and stakeholder input.