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State appropriation to continue county forensic social work and reentry programs under new MOA
Summary
The commission approved an agreement with the Utah Department of Public Safety to administer a state appropriation funding a forensic social work pilot and the sheriff's reentry program; county staff said the combined programs have saved the county "over about $1,500,000" by reducing recidivism.
County staff presented a memorandum of agreement with the Utah Department of Public Safety to implement a state appropriation that funds a forensic social work pilot and the sheriff's reentry program.
Stephanie Russell told commissioners the programs were combined to secure ongoing legislative funding and provide required reporting, and she said the combined effort "has saved the county over about $1,500,000" through reduced incarceration and recidivism over the lifetime of the programs. Commissioners moved and approved the MOA by voice vote.
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