TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2019
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tammy Moss Chandler
PHONE:
463-7774
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller
PHONE:
472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation on the National Stepping Up Initiative Focused on Reducing the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails
(Sponsor: Health and Human Services Agency)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Accept Presentation on the National Stepping Up Initiative focused on reducing the number of people with mental illnesses in jails.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
June 9, 2015, Resolution in support of the Stepping Up Initiative; August 4, 2015, Item 5(b), Presentation on the Stepping Up Initiative.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Stepping Up is a National Initiative focused on addressing and reducing the high number of individuals with mental illness who are currently incarcerated in the United States. The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors passed a Resolution on June 9, 2015, supporting this National Initiative. Its passing highlighted the priority of the Initiative in Mendocino County by committing the County to safely reduce the number of individuals with mental illness in the County jail.
The Health and Human Services Agency will present an update on the Stepping Up Initiative in Mendocino County. The presentation includes historical information, a review of the County's self-assessment, an outline of County collaborations, and ideas for next steps.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://stepuptogether.org/
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE: N/A
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