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Collaborative Justice Courts | Judicial Branch of California
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December 16, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Alameda County has 9 different collaborative justice courts:
drug-adult, drug-dependency, girls/CSEC, homeless, mental health-adult, mental health-juvenile, re-entry (adult & juvenile), truancy, and veterans’.
drug-adult, drug-dependency, girls/CSEC, homeless, mental health-adult, mental health-juvenile, re-entry (adult & juvenile), truancy, and veterans’.
December 16, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Alameda County has 9 different collaborative justice courts:
drug-adult, drug-dependency, girls/CSEC, homeless, mental health-adult, mental health-juvenile, re-entry (adult & juvenile), truancy, and veterans’.
drug-adult, drug-dependency, girls/CSEC, homeless, mental health-adult, mental health-juvenile, re-entry (adult & juvenile), truancy, and veterans’.
California has over 400 collaborative courts, the most common types of being: drug courts and mental health courts. (Judicial Council of California)
December 16, 2024 at 7:16 PM
California has over 400 collaborative courts, the most common types of being: drug courts and mental health courts. (Judicial Council of California)
Collaborative courts lower recidivism rates between 17-26% and lower costs by an average of $6,744 per participant, or $12,218 if victimization costs are included. (National Institute of Justice)
December 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Collaborative courts lower recidivism rates between 17-26% and lower costs by an average of $6,744 per participant, or $12,218 if victimization costs are included. (National Institute of Justice)
Collaborative courts increase the likelihood of successful rehabilitation by addressing underlying issues, such as: substance abuse, mental health, and/or trauma disorders. (Judicial Branch of California)
December 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Collaborative courts increase the likelihood of successful rehabilitation by addressing underlying issues, such as: substance abuse, mental health, and/or trauma disorders. (Judicial Branch of California)
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December 12, 2024 at 9:49 PM
(Benefit 3/3) Resentencing ultimately saves taxpayer dollars since it diverts costs from unnecessary, punitive, and expensive incarceration in favor of other public safety needs. The CA Dept of Finance estimates the current per capita cost of incarcerating a person in California is $133,110/yr.
December 12, 2024 at 9:47 PM
(Benefit 3/3) Resentencing ultimately saves taxpayer dollars since it diverts costs from unnecessary, punitive, and expensive incarceration in favor of other public safety needs. The CA Dept of Finance estimates the current per capita cost of incarcerating a person in California is $133,110/yr.
(Benefit 2/3) Resentencing can promote public safety within prison walls. Dozens of people who have been resentenced and released have mentioned that they became motivated by others to further their education, seek out rehab programs, and contribute back to their communities. (For The People)
December 12, 2024 at 9:46 PM
(Benefit 2/3) Resentencing can promote public safety within prison walls. Dozens of people who have been resentenced and released have mentioned that they became motivated by others to further their education, seek out rehab programs, and contribute back to their communities. (For The People)
(Benefit 1/3). Resentencing can strengthen public safety. Longer sentences do not deter crime. Resentencing people who can be safely released can actually lead to safer communities by freeing up additional resources for investments in programs that address the root causes of crime.
December 12, 2024 at 9:43 PM
(Benefit 1/3). Resentencing can strengthen public safety. Longer sentences do not deter crime. Resentencing people who can be safely released can actually lead to safer communities by freeing up additional resources for investments in programs that address the root causes of crime.