Alameda County Board Considers Ending Pretrial Support Program
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What happened
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering the termination of the Alameda County Pretrial Extension Program (PEP). This program provides case management and service connections, including housing, mental health, and substance use services, for individuals released from Santa Rita Jail. In six months, PEP served 800 individuals and connected 300 to substance abuse treatment.
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Why it matters
The PEP program is currently under review for potential discontinuation. The program aims to improve the lives of participants and reduce re-arrests. The decision regarding the future of the program rests with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
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Who's involved
- Alameda CountyThe county whose services are being discussed and whose budget is affected.
- board of supervisorsThe governing body responsible for overseeing county budgets and policy implementation.
- BOSSThe pretrial support program that is under review for potential discontinuation.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BOSSSpeculative
The program's core service mandate and funding could be impacted by the potential end of its operation.
How this reaches others
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The entities involved
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Alameda County
county in California, United States
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BOSS
acronym for Biochemical and Organic Simulation System