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Consider approving a partnership with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) to implement the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative in an effort to begin a systematic approach to evidence-based policy making in Solano County; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the partnership
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approving a partnership with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) to implement the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative in an effort to begin a systematic approach to evidence-based policy making in Solano County; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the partnership.
SUMMARY:
CSAC and the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative have created a new partnership in an effort to support county leaders as they engage in evidence-based policymaking. The goal of the CSAC- Pew-MacArthur Results First initiative partnership is to develop in-state capacity to support California county leaders who seek to invest in programs that have been proven to work.
Launched in 2010, Pew-MacArthur Results First is a national initiative currently working with 20 states and seven California counties; the project helps state and local government leaders identify and invest in programs that are not only proven to work in their jurisdictions, but also are the best use of limited resources.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct fiscal implications associated with this action; however it will involve staff time on the part of the public safety departments, courts, and community partners.
DISCUSSION:
Partnering with CSAC to implement the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative (RFI) will allow Solano County to make data driven decisions on how to use limited resources wisely to serve clients (offenders) both in custody and in the community. Using RFI tools, stakeholders throughout the justice system will ...
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