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Committee hears juvenile corrections director nominee on mental health and diversion priorities
Summary
Ashley Dowell, nominee for director of the Department of Juvenile Corrections, told the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee she plans to prioritize youth mental health, trauma-informed care and diversion to reduce youth entry into secure custody; the committee deferred a confirmation vote to its next meeting.
Ashley Dowell, the governor’s nominee to lead the Department of Juvenile Corrections, appeared before the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee and described mental-health and diversion priorities she plans to pursue if confirmed.
Director Dowell told the committee she was appointed in June 2024 and that her professional background includes work in corrections…
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