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Member Discussion: Mission

Below are three draft mission statements based on member input.

Is there one that stands out to you that you could support as-is or with minor revisions?

Are there elements of more than one you would like to see combined?

Through a thoughtful and inclusive stakeholder process, the ???? shall research, consider and provide responsible criminal and juvenile justice policy recommendations to Colorado’s elected officials that are evidence and data informed, fair and equitable and promote the safety, health and well-being of all Colorado communities.

To provide an accessible forum for deliberate discussion of criminal and juvenile justice policies for adoption and implementation by the Colorado General Assembly and other criminal justice stakeholders in order to support positive change in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

To consistently analyze, repair and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems in order to achieve a fair, balanced and effective approach for healing communities, reducing crime and supporting victims with an overall dedication to the health and safety of all Coloradans.

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Member Discussion: Mission

Which of the following duties are Must Have?

Any that should come off the list?

Which if any should be included or excluded from legislative directives vs. operationally adopted?

Community awareness and education about the entity and its mission

Outreach to communities and community leaders

Outreach to crime victims/survivors to ask what they want and need; work to allow for repairing harm to survivors/victims through engagement and research

Study and make recommendation regarding consistent with mission may include

Sentencing classification and practices including disparities and clarity in sentences
Sentencing and placement of juveniles
Other juvenile specific
Review of programs for effectiveness and promote programs that reduce crime/ recidivism including promising practices; be a leader
Reduce reliance on prisons
Programs that reduce the footprint of the CJ and JJ systems through diversion or other effective methods
Address and study the population of those suffering from mental and behavioral health disorders to integrate them into a better system of care.
Enhance with data decisions on resource allocation
Other issues that will promote the health of persons impacted by crime and the legal systems’ responses to crim
Also include evaluation of practices recommended and implemented.

ISSUES for discussion - PREVENTION/MORE HOLISTIC ISSUES

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Member Discussion: Structure

Proposed Structure below based on member input. Additional options on following slides and in handout.

The coordinating Council is made up of members of juvenile and adult as selected by each group.
They work to coordinate work and they serve to collect the ideas for the task force work in each entity.

Need to ascertain how solicit information from stakeholders and communities

Shall be responsible to conduct listening sessions throughout the state and meet with communities.
Can vote in their circle but there is no council override vote.
Responsible for the community outreach piece.
Shall work with their circle to identify issues to work on and persons to serve on task force or study groups
Each circle has co-chairs – they are legislative members – bipartisan appointed by leadership. House or Senate. They conduct meetings and have a vote.
But not necessarily serve on coordinating council.
Or have one leg member as chair with community member as the other co-chair. Just think during session leg member might not be able to attend.

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Member Discussion: AdditionalStructure Options

Structure Option 2

All Member Council. A periodic meeting of all members of both entities to coordinate, align on topics, strategies or actions and to update one another to leverage the work of each

Structure Option 3

A Coordinating Council. A group representing diverse expertise and perspectives who do not serve on either entity and act strictly in a coordinating capacity

Structure Option 4

A Coordinating Council. A group representing diverse expertise and perspectives who do not serve on either entity and act strictly in a coordinating capacity

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Member Discussion: Membership

In thinking about two entities, what roles, constituencies & lived or professional experiences should be represented?

For an Adult Criminal Justice entity?

For a Juvenile Justice entity?

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Member Discussion: Operational & Location/Housing

INDEPENDENT of where the entity or entities are housed:

What are the critical supports or resources needed?
What autonomies or elements of independence are needed?
How should it/they interact with the legislature & the executive?

If the entities were based in the executive branch or a department:

What opportunities or challenges would that present?

If the entities were based in the legislature:

What opportunities or challenges would that present?

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Contacts for Follow-up�If you have questions, please contact:�Berrick Abramson, President, Confluence PSG: berrick@confluencepsg.com

Carrie Steele, Policy Director, Confluence PSG: carrie@confluencepsg.com

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