To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Probation
Meeting Date: April 23, 2024
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Department Contact: |
Izen Locatelli |
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707-234-6910 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of the Mendocino County Juvenile Justice Plan (MCJJP) Dated March 2024, Representing Mendocino County’s Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan (CMJJP); Approval of the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and Authorization for the Chief Probation Office to Implement the JJCPA Budget
(Sponsor: Probation)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept the Mendocino County Juvenile Justice Plan (MCJJP) dated March 2024 which represents Mendocino County’s Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Plan (CMJJP); approve the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to implement the JJCPA budget.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
March 11, 1997 through Resolution #97-037, created the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC); December 12, 2000, approved the CMJJP and initial application for funding; May 12, 2009 approved amended CMJJP; June 23, 2020 accepted the CMJJP dated March 2020, adopted the JJCC Bylaws, and approved the JJCPA budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21; May 4, 2021 accepted the CMJJP dated April 2021, and approved the JJCPA budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22; May 3, 2022 accepted the CMJJP dated April 2022, and approved the JJCPA budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23; April 25, 2023 accepted the CMJJP dated March 2023, and approved the JJCPA budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Summary of Request:
Under Welfare & Institutions Code 749.22, the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council is responsible for developing a comprehensive, multi-agency juvenile justice plan aimed at decreasing crime and delinquency among at-risk youth. In 2000, the State of California established the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (“JJCPA Program”). The JJCPA Program was created by the Crime Prevention Act of 2000 to provide a more stable state funding source for implementing a Juvenile Justice Plan (“Plan”) developed by the Council. The Council is required to review annually the Plan and make modifications as necessary.
In December 2019, the Probation Department engaged Racy Ming Associates, LLC to conduct a detailed evaluation of juvenile delinquency in our region and to develop an updated Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan (CMJJP). The updated Plan was reviewed and unanimously approved by the JJCC on March 27, 2020 and subsequently accepted by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on June 23, 2020.
On March 6, 2021, the JJCC met to complete the annual review of the CMJJP. The JJCC proposed the continuation of existing funded programs as well as the addition of a new program, Family Education Program. The Plan was unanimously approved by the JJCC with the agreed amendment. The Proposed JJCPA Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for programming and services included in the CMJJP was also unanimously approved by the JJCC, and subsequently accepted by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on May 4, 2021.
On March 25, 2022, the JJCC met to complete the annual review of the CMJJP. The JJCC proposed the continuation of existing funded programs as well as additional funding for the Foundations/Passages programs provided by the Mendocino County Youth Project (MCYP) in order to expand services to the youth of Mendocino County. The plan was unanimously approved by the JJCC with the agreed increase in program funding for MCYP programs. The Proposed JJCPA Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for programming and services included in the CMJJP was also unanimously approved by the JJCC, and subsequently accepted by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on May 3, 2022.
On March 24, 2023, the JJCC met to complete the annual review of the CMJJP. The JJCC proposed the
continuation of existing funded programs with a reduction in funds for the Foundations/Passages programs. Due to organizational changes at MCYP as well as identified needs by the JJCC, it was recommended to work with MCYP to develop a new prevention/intervention program, to include the continuation of the Foundations/Passages program at a different level of service focused on the current
needs of the County. The plan was unanimously approved by the JJCC with the agreed changes. The
Proposed JJCPA Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for programming and services included in the CMJJP
was also unanimously approved by the JJCC.
On March 22, 2024, the JJCC met to complete the annual review of the CMJJP. The JJCC proposed the
continuation of existing funded programs for GREAT and IMPACT, continuation of funding for MCYP for
the revised Community Prevention and Intervention Services. The JJCC also agreed to the addition of
funding for the Restorative Justice Youth Court in collaboration with Redwood Community Services, as the
Proposition 64 grant funding for this program will expire in October 2024. The JJCC also acknowledged
the discontinuance of out-of-custody juvenile services previously provided by GEO Reentry Services. The
CMJJP and the proposed JJCPA Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for programming and services included
in the CMJJP was unanimously approved by the JJCC.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction, return this matter to the Chief Probation Officer and Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council for development of additional options.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: JJCPA |
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current f/y cost: $328,986 |
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budget clarification: 862189 |
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annual recurring cost: TBD Annually |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: April 24, 2024 |
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