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Governor’s nominee Ashley Dowell tells senators she will prioritize youth mental health and diversion
Summary
Ashley Dowell, nominated as director of the Department of Juvenile Corrections, told the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee she will focus on addressing mental health and trauma among youth in custody, expanding diversion and reducing recidivism.
Ashley Dowell, the governor’s nominee to lead the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, told the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee she will emphasize mental-health and trauma-informed care, expand diversion efforts and work to reduce recidivism.
Dowell said she was appointed in June 2024 and has 16 years of experience in criminal justice, including work in the Department of Corrections and serving as executive director of the Commission of Pardons and Parole. “My…
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