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Accept and approve the Community Restorative Justice Commission 2016-17 Annual Report.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors accept and approve the Community Restorative Justice Commission 2016-17 Annual Report.
SUMMARY:
The Community Restorative Justice Commission is presenting its annual report for 2016-17 to the Board of Supervisors.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors established the Community Restorative Justice Commission (CRJC) on September 26, 2000 as an oversight and advisory body supporting local activities under the principles of Restorative Justice in addressing issues of crime, sentencing, and victims' restoration in Monterey County.
The present membership consists of one member of the Board of Supervisors; the Chief Probation Officer, District Attorney, and Public Defender (or their designees); and 15 members appointed by the Board, including representatives of victims, schools, community corrections, business and faith community, for a total of 19 members.
The participation of the criminal justice departments is crucial for a balanced and comprehensive approach toward protection of the community and offender accountability, and to increase the victims' and the victimized community's levels of restoration and healing. The members appointed by the Board of Supervisors establish broad-based community representation on the Commission.
The 2016-17 Annual Report summarizes the commission's history, mission and current membership composition; describes current programs, activities and accomplishments; and establishes goals for the upcoming year.
A copy of the 2016-17 Annual Report is on file with the Clerk of the Board.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Probation Department and the Community Restorative Justice Commission collaborated in generating the 2016-17 Annual Report.
FINANCING:
There is no impact on the County General Fund Contribution.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The Community ...
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