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Director Ashley Dowell outlines mental-health focus in testimony to Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee
Summary
Ashley Dowell, the Department of Juvenile Corrections director, described a priority on addressing mental health and trauma and on diverting youth from incarceration during her gubernatorial appointment hearing before the committee.
Ashley Dowell, the director of the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, appeared before the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee during a gubernatorial appointment hearing and told senators she will prioritize mental-health and trauma-informed approaches for youth in custody and diversion to reduce youth entry into correctional settings.
Director Dowell said, “My name is Ashley Dowell. I'm the Director of the Department of Juvenile Corrections,” and told the committee she…
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