Criminal Justice Collaborating Council reports program growth, new diversion and re‑entry work
The county's Criminal Justice Collaborating Council reported expanded law‑enforcement deflection/diversion programs, a therapeutic community pod in the jail, improvements in DNA collection and a new crime‑prevention funding board; presenters emphasized grant funding and partnerships that support treatment courts and re‑entry work.
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Sarah Benedict, the county’s criminal justice director, and Judge Christina (Chris) Meyer presented the Criminal Justice Collaborating Council’s annual report and highlighted three goals achieved in 2025: expanding law‑enforcement deflection/diversion partnerships, strengthening jail treatment and re‑entry services, and enhancing treatment and family treatment courts.
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