Recommendations

Racial equity throughout the criminal justice system.
Non-arrest solutions –provide pre-arrest pathways to treatment, jobs, housing, and other lifeline programs.
Non-jail solutions – reduce the number of non-violent people in jail with Electronic Home Monitoring, risk/need assessments, and problem-solving courts.
Culturally appropriate treatment for mental health issues and drug/alcohol dependency.
City-county coordination in our courts, jail, and law enforcement in implementing smart justice reforms.
Employment solutions including job training, job placement, and removing barriers to employment.