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Receive a presentation from the Solano County Probation Department to include a review of adult recidivism data from Beyond the Arc, Inc, and available programs and services for youth; Approve a 6 month contract for an amount not to exceed $45,000 with Literary Engineers to develop and produce a book for youth; Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract; and Authorize the Chief of Probation to execute any amendments to the contract which are technical or administrative in nature
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Probation Department recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a presentation from the Solano County Probation Department outlining adult recidivism data from Beyond the Arc, Inc., and information related to programs and services available for youth in field services and at the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF);
2. Approve a 6 month contract for an amount not to exceed $45,000 with Literary Engineers to develop and produce a book for youth;
3. Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract; and
4. Authorize the Chief of Probation to execute any future contract amendments that are administrative or technical in nature.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Probation Department has evolved into a Department focused on evidence based (EBP) and evidence informed practices. The services offered to adults and juveniles, in addition to the methods used for monitoring and supervision, have allowed the Department to move in a forward position for the past eight years. The Department strives to change lives and reduce recidivism through positive behavior change. The Department's firm, fair, and care approach exemplifies our interactions with clients in the office and in the community.
The Department has partnered with Beyond the Arc, Inc. (BTA) since 2017 to gather, review and analyze recidivism rates for adult clients. An ind...
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