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WebOFFICIALS WITHIN OUR GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM WILL DEMONSTRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING FOR HEALTH EQUITY BY: …

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Youth given a voice on mental health issues

WebOn May 18, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to create the Behavioral Health Youth Advisory Board, which creates an …

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Shifting Mental Health Responses from SheriffBut Not the Funds

WebBoard of Supes Approve $12million for a 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Response Program that Does NOT Involve Law Enforcement by Dr. Corrine McIntosh Sako, PsyD, …

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Mental health injustice

Web5150 is the number of the section of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which allows an adult who is experiencing a mental health crisis to be involuntarily detained for …

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What's Happening on the Sac County Mental Health Board

WebThe purpose of the Sacramento County Mental Health Board is to champion the rights of those with mental illnesses in Sacramento County. This Board is made up of …

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A County Equity Cabinet and a questionable contract

WebThe resolution commits the County to, among other things, work to shape an inclusive, well-informed governmental organization; actively work to nurture and enhance …

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Social Work and the Importance of Staying Curious

WebPrior to that, I was an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prior to that, I was an adjunct at the University of …

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Police violence against our youth

WebHow Sacramento City Council & the Board of Supervisors Can Take Actionable Steps to Prevent A Foster Youth like Ma’Khia Bryant From Being Killed by …

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Criminalizing mental health in Sacramento County

WebIn Sacramento County, the program is estimated to cost $2.5 million annually. The Board of Supervisors and Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services will meet …

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Measure U Community Advisory Committee

WebOn June 15, the Measure U Advisory Committee met for the first time since February to discuss the City of Sacramento's adopted FY20-21 budget. During the …

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Spotlight: Jackie Rose

WebOne such direct-service hero is Ms. Jackie Rose, Founder and CEO of the Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center. For more than two decades, Ms. Rose has …

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Community Review Commission

WebShout out to our regular newsletter contributors, and former SJPC interns, Sarah Rabanales and Jacob Benitez for all their work on this piece!The Community …

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Spotlight: Keyan Bliss, Organizer

WebSpotlight: Keyan Bliss, Organizer. From the democracy movement to the movement for Black lives, Keyan Bliss has spent more than seven years engaged in the …

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Introducing….Sacramento County’s New Public Safety and Justice …

WebThis was the result of a lawsuit against the County on behalf of the nearly 3,700 individuals incarcerated in Sacramento County’s jails that alleged that the County …

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The importance of Community Review Commission ad-hoc …

WebThe ad hoc committee is dedicated to the analysis and evaluation of Sheriff’s Office operations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the response to calls for service …

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Undermining the Mental Health Board

WebOver the summer of 2022 we were made aware of the horrifying treatment of one of Sacramento County's Mental Health Board members.To summarize: the Board …

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Sue Frost Strikes Again and A Less Than Convincing DEI Cabinet

WebToday we're covering item 53 from the 12/13/22 Sac County Board of Supervisors meeting (yes we're a little late) The item is question: Creating the Sac …

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Receipts on the Tyranny of Sheriff Scott Jones

WebAs assemblyman Kevin McCarty said, “Sheriff Scott Jones has maliciously neglected his sworn duty to follow the law when issuing [concealed carry weapon] …

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