Reentry Solutions Group in Richmond, Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Last chance to register for tomorrow's  Reentry Solutions Group Meeting Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Bermuda Room, Richmond Civic Center Register here!   Why We Exist: The mission of the Reentry Solutions Group is to help create a peaceful, safe, supportive, and just West Contra Costa county by organizing, educating, and mobilizing our community to prevent and heal the harms related to crime and incarceration.    In doing this work, we recognize and value all members of our community, including those who are involved in the criminal justice system, victims and families.       When:  Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM   Add to your calendar. Can't make it? Let us know why.   Where: Bermuda Room Richmond Civic Center 2533 Nevin Avenue Richmond, CA 94804   Dear Marvin, What a way to start off the new year!   At tomorrow's meeting of the Reentry Solutions Group, we'll review all we accomplished in 2012, discuss last week's decision by the Board of Supervisors regarding AB 109 funding, and begin outlining the course ahead for 2013.   So register now to save your spot at the meeting and help continue our string of collective successes so far: We have created and operated an effective and impressive Community Advisory Board that is the model for counties across the state (and you'll find the new member list here). Working collaboratively as community/county partners, we developed an AB 109 Operations Plan that will shape funding decisions for years to come. In positive response to community input, our Sheriff has agreed to put jail expansion on hold and is working with community activists at CCISCO to change policy regarding ICE detentions of undocumented residents who are accused of only minor offenses. And just last week, our Board of Supervisors adopted the AB 109 Operations Plan and Budget developed by the Community Corrections Partnership, allocating $5.35 million to invest in community-based programs and alternatives to detention to improve our reentry system. Read a news report here. We'll also continue to develop strategies to move towards the national model of "justice reinvestment." Conceived by theJustice Center/Council of State Governments, this model seeks to direct create a more equitable, effective, and just system of prevention and reentry. Download the 4-page overview here. Register now to save your spot and to ensure  that you'll be part of the first RSG meeting of 2013! Come join the conversation! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Rebecca Brown, Project Manager Reentry Solutions Group rebecca@furtherthework.com 510 243-0122