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COU~,~.t STEVE LAMBERT
B;IM K. YAMAGUCHI
PAUL IIAHN
Chief Administrative Officer
April 19, 2012
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Attn: Grant Review Committee
RE: Letter of Support for the Butte County Sheriff's Grant Application
Dear Review Committee Members:
As the Chief Administrative Officer for Butte County and member of the Butte County
Community Corrections Partnership, I am writing this letter to express my strong support for
the Butte County Sheriff's application for funding under the FY 2012 -Second Chance Act Adult
Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects grant. The Sheriff's Office,
in conjunction with the Butte County Community Corrections Partnership, developed strategies
to deal with the challenges resulting from the shift in responsibilities brought about by
California's Public Safety Realignment Ac# of 2011. Those strategies include a comprehensive
plan to supervise offenders within the community, while at the same time mitigating the
impacts on public safety. To that end, the Sheriff's Office established an Alternative Custody
Supervision (ACS} unit responsible for supervising offenders within the community.
The creation of a Day Reporting Center (DRC} was a central component of the AGS program.
Offenders released to the ACS program are required to meet with Sheriff's personnel and
programming staff to participate in evidence-based classes designed to address their individual
criminogenic needs and reduce recidivism. Offenders have access to a variety of services and
programs at the DRC.
If funding is awarded under this grant, the Sheriff intends to partner with the Butte County
Probation Department to provide services at the DRC to approximately 200 offenders in the
probation department's Post-Release Community Supervision program. This will be in addition
to the approximately 100 offenders in the Sheriff's ACS program that are already being served.
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Additionally, the Sheriff intends to expand opportunities for aq offenders receiving services at
the DISC. The expanded opportunities include, a Literacy Program offered in partnership with
the Butte County Library and a workforce training program offered in partnership with the
Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services.
Finally, the Sheriff intends to establish a third offender work crew that will assist with public
works projects and fire fuel reduction programs. Offenders will receive training and gain
experience through this program, which wilt assist them in obtaining future employment.
It is my belief that these programs have the potential to significantly reduce recidivism among
the population being served and have a direct and positive impact on public safety. Thank you
far your consideration.
Since
J/
Paul Hahn
Chief Administrative Officer
C: Members, Butte County Board of Supervisors
Jerry Smith, Butte County Sheriff
Steve Bordin, Butte County Chief Probation Officer
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