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Sarah said referrals have been relatively low this year but noted 11 new youth justice referrals in July. She reported the diversion program had a strong start on early interventions: all youth referred for ten‑day interventions were re‑enrolled in school, signed up for virtual programs, or sent to the Challenge Academy at Fort McCoy. Staff said three youths attended the Challenge Academy; two returned home shortly after arriving and one remained in the program and was continuing to progress.

The county’s approach includes trying the Challenge Academy as a lower‑cost alternative to more expensive residential placements such as Lincoln Hills; staff said the district attorney’s office, represented in the meeting discussion by a participant identified as Bruce, worked with youth‑justice staff to adjust charges in some cases (favoring misdemeanor charges where permissible) so youths could access the Challenge Academy.

Sarah described work to expand services in 2026, including a planned 12‑week family program that would begin with three weeks for caregivers alone followed by nine weeks that include both the caregiver and youth, plus individualized in‑home work and referral to ongoing therapy after the program ends. Staff said they are coordinating with other local partners including Sawyer County CST, Ben Tran (a contractor for LCO referenced by staff), and community organizations to provide wraparound supports.

Council members thanked staff for the work and asked for breakdowns of how many Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) youth were included in the 31‑youth figure; Sarah said she would provide those counts after reviewing files. No formal action was taken; the council received the update for information.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 2025 08 13","oneSentenceSummary","Health and human services staff said they tracked 31 youths since 2022 who showed improved outcomes after diversion or youth-justice intervention; staff also described new placements, recent referrals, and a proposed 12‑week family program for 2026.","taxTitle","Sawyer County, Wisconsin","taxId",73055,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483073,"Justice Point reports staff transitions and community events for deflection program",848,488000,1336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582791-40a33c3139cdd4f13d89728c8186859c&start=488&end=1336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582791-40a33c3139cdd4f13d89728c8186859c/thumbnail_488000.jpg","/articles/6483073/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Justice-Point-reports-staff-transitions-and-community-events-for-deflection-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483073-666f2a44b63c356fcd8897f35366f026/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129254&Signature=nbbkoGpAX1n8bXYz31j1uEXccFVKp1iX3XUzZzRdkEb3XEbZlmUG1cLeTLnDf4B9V66zExCni1Q1TLJY9V4VZlx5T3gzWyzBhoLpambtJy9X8dWEBGDelmVC2rSMZDrkLWyNTrHme~A9sXKhO-aoP0o5-6SxzyA82BxZNN2bvhey3u4o1SnDiKDJFbwMdl9-jYyZq0b4ffpxFENup7lYvZUHZBksSra6sSB0haRov7YzHW8weiuxFR1i2HOzGBney3nM22D2a~PdGyoTZ78hLDYXX4zmeLFDIKvhhZTXcvoKySZ~2n7vhNB5dzK3nJVP89PuJwzKmLbvU3GCfarIPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Justice Point leaders updated the Sawyer County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council on staffing changes, program caseloads and a schedule of upcoming community events the program hopes will serve as deflection opportunities.

Rebecca Moser, who moved from case manager into the programs coordinator position, is still performing some case‑management duties while staff transitions continue. Tanya, hired originally as a pretrial and diversion case manager, has moved into the program case manager role and is managing the recovery court caseload.

Program numbers for July included 109 active pretrial participants (nine successful completions and nine in referral status who are incarcerated), 14 active diversion participants (one unsuccessful) and eight active treatment court participants (one unsuccessful). Justice Point reported none pending on the wait list at the time of the update except for those incarcerated and described ongoing efforts to fill a pretrial and diversion case management vacancy by the end of the week.

Staff recapped outreach and deflection events: National Night Out generated more than 200 contacts; the program is planning smaller community activities meant to provide positive alternatives, including a tentatively scheduled scavenger hunt on local hospital trails and participation at Troutfest. Partners committed in‑kind donations: Snap Fitness agreed to provide 10 participant passes and host weekly fitness classes; local bowling and pickleball opportunities are being arranged; movie nights are being planned at the Park Theater and the library.

The program is also preparing a grievance link for peer systems navigators so clients and partners can contact navigators directly and is coordinating with public health and law enforcement to involve officers where appropriate in deflection activities. Staff emphasized that many of the activities and added services are funded beyond Justice Point’s core contract work and rely on grants, community donations and law enforcement partnerships.

Council members discussed possible funding sources including opioid settlement dollars to underwrite event costs that Justice Point cannot pay from program budgets. No formal council action was taken on the update; the report was received for information.","Justice Point staff described a recent internal staffing shift, program activity numbers, community outreach events including National Night Out contacts and planned recreation activities, and ongoing grant and partnership work to support deflection and recovery services.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483078,"Sawyer County jail reports slightly higher population; officials say staffing would cover double‑bunk if needed",108,334000,442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582791-40a33c3139cdd4f13d89728c8186859c&start=334&end=442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582791-40a33c3139cdd4f13d89728c8186859c/thumbnail_334000.jpg","/articles/6483078/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Sawyer-County-jail-reports-slightly-higher-population-officials-say-staffing-would-cover-doublebunk-if-needed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483078-174da702f4db3f63f032915c9b6aea97/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129254&Signature=VhmT7eeuE5b0OCj9TG0G1MvW0-p6YXYd4Xi6RG1ny1E4kFkNBTm6m-sJAiIYfTma3ma0SoBx~cgrxuSnKmXmq6mRXmZuegOhV8I17iGNtMXyDP5FIrYHxgnN6LgajNl6QOD~EPI3JCEb4aA~27dHSkGfTVoiHNQKPF~RETH17vJKho~ciSBuarrBi6DfvFqV8Ino2W8GKUeWRkly1EQSGvJDSlKjY-sXTBc689dsykZise76qsqhvgkTqRewXq1nAU1QJ9pNK5Ft42~h-RwH-Vg9N~LVBTxQWAgS8sEPxNU59Qm7E-opMn2C5q5tLGgl5wh8dEyBHrKT48D-42zJiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jail staff reported that the county jail’s population in July rose slightly to 62 inmates — 10 females and 52 males — and described staffing, average incarceration metrics and alternatives in the event of higher population.

The report listed averages for the period: 24 average probation incarcerations, 22 average pre‑sentence incarcerations and 16 average sentence incarcerations. At the time the report was generated staff recorded 59 inmates on that day and four people on electronic monitoring; the unemployment rate at time of booking was listed at 73%.

Committee members asked about capacity and double‑bunking. Jail staff said the facility’s maximum capacity would be 104 if double‑bunking were used and that staffing, including available part‑time deputies, would be sufficient to cover a doubled population if needed. Council members reported hearing “positive comments” in the community about not double‑bunking — citing improved inmate wellbeing and greater ability for program participation when inmates are housed alone.

The council did not take any formal action on the report; it was received for information and the meeting proceeded to other agency updates.","County jail staff reported a July inmate population of 62 and said part‑time staff would allow safe double‑bunking up to the facility's 104 capacity; officials noted positive community feedback about single‑cell housing and wellbeing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6483082,"Council approves July meeting minutes by voice vote",364,0,364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582791-40a33c3139cdd4f13d89728c8186859c&start=0&end=364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582791-40a33c3139cdd4f13d89728c8186859c/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6483082/Sawyer-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-July-meeting-minutes-by-voice-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483082-1d5e78e4d5e4095afe9aa4c504cf8c7a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129254&Signature=R4gr~B1aMiluFfinXvpaT4prH86IkB7LVUf7xfDa49KCfyjeWUTOZngHs7gKFb55qKicsX2STNyswoa4Wd3uo7OjSwKLJpt2uMRkwRL~FdzUf-dyrKmvTSu4ZW8XwkiXpQJLLdHFmSOHHP-W-xjytsa0SRcWaHYIUfWP8ZKa0RxkGpHO1J1nMk0ms0jcnnTmvSZBzXdtptdS7~NKKXrVSyV2q2d9XlaaK2K8NqrA4d4cI-csZcv4A5AE8LYesGAdjtMWwSMpdhcXcoKS86IMCSS4oHWQ4ya16P1WxdJTy7jyD8Xw0d3vWuEgzzW3QgiVl-u4PeuZCmLgJEtgTGTKJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sawyer County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council approved the minutes from its July meeting by voice vote on the call to order. Julia Lyons moved to approve the minutes; Mark Hellwig seconded. The chair called for the ayes; hearing none opposed, the chair said the motion carried.

The action was recorded as a voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the meeting transcript. The council moved on to committee reports and program updates after the approval.","The Sawyer County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council approved the July meeting minutes by voice vote after a motion by Julia Lyons and a second from Mark Hellwig.","actionData","errors"]

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