2005-645-Minutes for Meeting April 04,2005 Recorded 4/22/2005DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS
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1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.ore
MINUTES OF MEETING
LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2005
Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building, Second Floor
1300 NW Wall St.., Bend
Present were Tom De Wolf and Dennis R. Luke, Commissioners; Mike Maier,
County Administrator; Scott Johnson, Mental Health Department; Mike Dugan,
District Attorney; Jacques DeKalb, Defense Attorney; Ernie Mazorol, Court
Administration; Judge Michael Sullivan; Becky Wanless and Terry Chubb, Parole
& Probation Department; Jenny Chocole Birnie and Brad Mulvihill, Juvenile
Community Justice; Sheriff Les Stiles; and Hillary Saraceno, Commission on
Children & Families.
Also present were Rick Treleaven, BestCare Treatment Services; Andy Jordan,
City of Bend Police Chief; Bob Smit, KIDS Center; citizen representative Jack
Blum; and media representative Cindy Powers of the Bulletin.
1. Call to Order & Introductions.
The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m., and the attendees introduced
themselves.
2. Approval of March 7, 2005 Meeting Minutes.
Jack Blum moved approval of the March 7, 2005 minutes, and Becky Wanless
seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, April 4, 2005
Page 1 of 7 Pages
3. Early Childhood Program Retreat.
Commissioner DeWolf stated that Multnomah, Lane and Deschutes counties
will be putting together a one-day retreat to elevate the level of dialogue
regarding early childhood prevention and intervention programs. The plan is to
invite Commissioners and members of LPSCC from the three counties, plus
legislators representing those counties and the Governor's Office. He added
that there will be some top-notch experts in the area of public safety and early
childhood work attending. These individuals were extraordinary speakers at the
recently NACo conference that he recently attended. Friday, October 28 is the
date set aside for this retreat, which will likely be held at Sunriver.
Mike Dugan pointed out that Oregon has an office of the "Fight Crime for
Children" organization as well. He will provide the contact name to
Commissioner DeWolf.
3. Update on Juvenile Sex Offender Work Plan.
Jenny Chocole Birnie gave a brief overview of the work plan, and provided
handouts to the attendees. She said that mental health issues as they relate to
adult offenders already being addressed; a tri-county grant is needed for
Juvenile Community Justice Departments to address the problems of juvenile
sex offenders. The Department of Justice has principles that need to be
followed. Brad Mulvihill is the designated grant coordinator for the tri-county
area. A task force meets monthly to review the progress of the grant process.
There are five fundamental principles, which were determined after a lengthy
evaluation process. These principles help to identify how well the agency is
doing, where it may be falling short, and where to go for assistance. The plan is
being implemented now. Overall the departments are struggling with a huge
increase of cases, as is the Oregon Youth Authority. Resources are very limited
for the Central Oregon and Eastern Oregon counties. When there are safety
risks, the youth have to be moved to institutions.
There is only one provider for the local counties. Specialized training is
needed, since everyone needs to be on the same page with the District Attorney
and law enforcement. They are close to the model now, but improvement is
needed.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, April 4, 2005
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The public needs to be educated without alarming them. People need to be able
to recognize red-flag behaviors. The Health Department has become a strong
partner; it is becoming apparent that this problem is not just a law enforcement
issue.
Brad Mulvihill added that this program has been in existence for four years,
starting on the east coast, and included public service announcements.
Research is showing great progress. Research also shows that 95% of the
offenders are known to the victim, which is about the same as that for adult
offenders.
Bob Smit said that this program shifts some responsibility to adults. The
program is multi-level and is in schools and workplaces. Ms. Chocole added
that the schools are very involve din the project, as the problem is now
recognized in younger people. The school districts of Bend-La Pine and Sisters
are already involved; Redmond needs to join.
The program used to be offender focused; this approach makes sure victims are
not overlooked. Case management includes more comprehensive ways of
dealing with these youth. A good way of handling this would be to develop a
team of professionals or others who can focus on the needs of these youth to
help them succeed through a strong support system.
Judge Sullivan observed that the numbers are skyrocketing and many people
feel society is deteriorating. However, a much better job of detection and
prosecution is happening, and follow-up is addressed where it might not have
been done before. In the District Attorney's Office, prosecutions and
convictions are taking place on cases that might have been overlooked in the
past.
4. Discussion regarding "Opt Out" of SB 1145.
Becky Wanless gave some background on the issues relating to SB 1145. She
said there will be a shortfall this coming year, and she met with the Budget
Officer and County Administrator to talk about options. Based upon that
meeting, Mike Maier suggested this be discussed at the LPSCC meeting.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, April 4, 2005
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The basic facts are that to fully fund corrections across the state at the current
service level, $190 million is needed per the Department of Corrections. The
Governor's Office has submitted a budget that includes $174 million. The
Legislature needs to find an additional $16 million or some kind of method of
reducing workloads for the counties, or the counties can opt out of the program.
There are only about three options. One would be to receive some support from
the general fund. However, there is a huge deficit and it is expected to get
larger.
Ms. Birnie asked if revising the work schedule would help. Ms. Wanless
replied that it is too demoralizing for staff, and a layoff would be preferred.
Three Parole Officers would be laid off, and the transitional housing closed.
There would be an additional layoff the following year. To continue as a
County agency and use general funds, State Parole Officers would have to be
laid off; these individuals oversee family violence and sex offenders.
Mike Maier added that the projection for 2006-07 is probably low, and he feels
there could be binding arbitration that year that has already been awarded by the
Legislature, with costs that are measurably higher.
Commissioner DeWolf stated that there are Senate Bills being considered at this
time that would impact union negotiations. He added that two counties have
already opted out and the state is managing with this situation. However, if
more counties opted out, the State would face fiscal difficulties.
Ms. Wanless said that although a recent Bulletin newspaper article stated that as
a whole in the United States parole and probation efforts are ineffective, in
Oregon and Deschutes County the recidivism rate is about 30%. This number
is over a three-year period - no felony conviction within the three years - which
is a high standard. In the Juvenile Corrections arena, the recidivism rate is
computed over one year, and includes not just those who are convicted but also
those who are just referred.
Mike Dugan observed that the District Attorney and the Sheriff's Office
disagree on the definition of recidivism. Commissioner DeWolf stated that this
figure needs to be consistent across the system to establish a baseline.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, April 4, 2005
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He said that there are not enough resources to adequately address reentry
programs, mental health issues, and early childhood intervention. This is not
just a District Attorney and Parole and Probation problem.
Mr. Maier stated that if the Budget Officer recommends giving notice, LPSCC
should discuss this further.
Ms. Wanless indicated that the second option, if the County decides to return
the operation to the State, the department would save $247,000 in indirect costs
to the County. The State doesn't charge indirect costs. Commissioner DeWolf
replied that those costs are still there for the State as well.
Ms. Wanless explained that based on the opt-out precedent, Parole and
Probation has purchased beds for 1145 offenders and sanctioned offenders, at a
cost of $65 per day instead of $75 per day.
Sheriff Stiles said that there is a $400,000 to $600,000 deficit every year to
subsidize 1145 offenders. At $86 per day, this equates to $1.4 million. Ms.
Wanless stated that they wouldn't pay $86 per day; and she wasn't suggesting
that the cost of a jail bed is only $65. If the County decides to charge $75, the
State could choose to take the offenders to Jefferson County, and the State
would pay to transport them.
Ms. Wanless explained that the third option would provide that the Department
of Corrections would not supervise any misdemeanants.
She added that the County could charge the State rent for space, but the bottom
floor belongs to the State, and if the work center is used by the Sheriff s Office,
the State would charge rent. The cost would end up being traded. Also,
regarding funds provided to Deschutes County from the Department of
Corrections, LPSCC decides how the funds are split between Parole and
Probation and the Sheriff's Office. Currently Parole and Probation gets 55%;
but this distribution could change.
The group then discussed possible ramifications of opting out and other
measures to handle the budget shortfall. Judge Sullivan reminded the group
that everyone needs to work together to handle this problem. The people that
are released are a threat to public safety, and there are significant problems in
conforming their conduct. Every option needs to be considered before sending
Parole and Probation to the State, since on a local level the department does a
much better job than the State with the same funding.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, April 4, 2005
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Commissioner DeWolf pointed out that LPSCC needs to continue dealing with
Legislators, as the schools, human services and other agencies are also battling
for funds.
Mike Maier pointed out that the Commissioners will want LPSCC to come up
with a recommendation before any action is taken in regard to opting out or
other changes. He said that other counties are talking about opting out,
including Curry, Lane, Clackamas and Marion. Jack Blum added that if Parole
and Probation is returned to the State, funding and staffing will be lost and the
County will be back where it was decades ago; and there would be a loss of
local control. Judge Sullivan said the question is whether the County can
support the program after the proposed cuts.
5. Update on Issues Addressed at the March 7 Meeting.
Scott Johnson stated that there are two issues being addressed: the problem of
the incarceration of people with mental health issues, and the impact of meth
use on the community and law enforcement.
One important item is meeting with the cities to make sure they are on board.
He met with the Redmond City Council last week to discuss the mental health
issue, and will meet with the Health and Safety Committee on April 18. He has
spoken with City of Bend Councilors, and also meets with the Sisters Council
in early May.
He will bring recommendations back to LPSCC at the May or June meeting.
The same approach is being used in regard to the meth problem.
Hillary Saraceno added that there is more work to do, but progress is being
made. Language needs to be inserted regarding transitional housing programs
and juvenile sex offenders. There is also a growing problem of people who are
incarcerated losing their health insurance.
The issues of incarcerating the mentally ill, and the problem of meth use, will
be addressed further at the May 2 meeting.
Minutes of LPSCC Meeting Monday, April 4, 2005
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6. Other Business
Commissioner DeWolf stated that he hosted a teleconference of six counties
that are all below the line on A & D funding. All are trying to get the attention
of the State. Deschutes County receives $3.04 per capita funding while
Josephine County gets $18 per capita. The formula is definitely off. A
representative of each of the six counties will meet in Salem on April 11 in an
attempt to get the State to look at funding inequities. The State's meeting to
address this issue is scheduled for May 14.
Ernie Mazorol suggested that this issue be a topic of discussion at the next
LPSCC meeting.
Bob Smit reminded the group that the Blue Ribbon Run to bring awareness to
child abuse issues will be held on Saturday, April 16.
Being no further items addressed, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
Attachments
Exhibit A: Sign-in sheet (note: not everyone at the meeting signed in) - 1 page
Exhibit B: April 4, 2005 meeting agenda - 1 page
Exhibit C: Sex offender management documents - 2 pages
Exhibit D: Parole and Probation operating options - 1 page
Exhibit E: Draft proposed Mental Health priorities document - 2 pages
Exhibit F: KIDS Center 2005 Blue Ribbon Run flyer - 1 page
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org,
MEETING AGENDA
LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL
3:30 P.M., MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2005
Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building, Second Floor
1300 NW Wall St.., Bend
1. Call to Order & Introductions
2. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 2005 Meeting
3. Early Childhood Program Retreat (October) - Tom DeWolf - 5 minutes
4. Update on Juvenile Sex Offender Work Plan - Jenny Chocole Birnie and Brad
Mulvihill - 20 minutes
5. Discussion regarding "Opt Out" of SB 1145 - Becky Wanless - 20 minutes
6. Update on Issues Addressed at the March 7 Meeting (development of a program
to address mentally ill persons in the Jail; involving the cities in finding
solutions; etc.)
7. Other Business
Exhibit 13
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The Comprehensive Approach to Sex Offender Management
Investigation,
Prosecution, &
Disposition
Community
Notification
Assessment
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
1. Victim-Centered Approach
2. Specialized Knowledge/Training
Re istraton 3. Public Education
g 4. Monitoring and Evaluation Treatment
5. Collaboration
Supervision
Reentry
Effective Sex Offender Management Systems
An effective sex offender management
system is one that is comprehensive, seamless,
integrated and coordinated across all key
components of assessment, treatment, reentry,
supervision, registration, notification,
investigation, prosecution and disposition.
The effective system addresses critical
issues in policy and practice; conceives
strategies that represent the concerns and
values of significant stakeholders; and
promotes the fundamental principles which
underlie the comprehensive approach to sex
offender management.
The effective sex offender management
system is goal-driven through the implement-
tation of strategies that cut across system
components, including:
Victim-centered approaches that ensure
system management strategies do not
overlook the needs of victims; re-traumatize
or otherwise negatively impact victims; or
inadvertently jeopardize the safety of victims
or other community members.
Specialized knowledge about sex
offenders, victims and effective interven-
tions by all professionals involved in sex
offender management and decision-making
processes.
• Public education from the perspective of
sex offending as a public health issue with a
focus on primary prevention in the
community.
Monitoring and evaluation through the
use of process and outcome examinations
with focus on the process integrity of the
service delivery system and the outcomes
and efficacy of programming and
interventions.
Collaboration that recognizes the
importance of diverse perspectives, which
includes shared resources and commitment
to working together to enhance capacity to
attain common goals. Collaboration fosters
mutual understanding and support for the
various components of the sex offender
management process, and ultimately results
in more successful outcomes because of
united efforts.
Exhibit
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Bureau of Justice Assistance - Sex Offender Management Discretionary Grant Program
Central Oregon Juvenile Sex Offender Management Project
Appendix C: Implementation Plan Summary
The five Fundamental Principles of an Effective Sex Offender Management from the CSOM
research literature are:
1. Victim-Centered Approach
2. Specialized Knowledge/Training
3. Public Education
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Collaboration
Tri-County Lead Fundamental Complete
Strategies Apencv/Staff Outcome Prinr_inlp/sl Rv
Public Education
Grant Project
Tri-County Public Education
' Victim-Centered
• Public Education
Sept 05
Staff
Model
• Collaboration
• Victim-Centered
Specialized
Grant Project
Training delivered to all
• Specialized
Training
Staff
identified partners
Knowledge
Sept 05
• Collaboration
Case
Management/
Juvenile
Best practice protocols
• Victim-Centered
Treatment
Director
developed & implemented
• Collaboration
Sept 05
Planning
In each county
Assessment &
Juvenile
Key assessment tool(s) and
' Specialized
Knowledge
Assessment
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Director
procedure(s) adopted and
• Monitoring &
June 05
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s
implemented in each county
Evaluation
Treatment
Grant Project
Identify gaps in treatment
Resources
Staff
continuum & pursue
• Collaboration
Sept 05
opportunities with CEOJJC
County-Specific Strateaies
Case Resolution
(Jefferson Co.)
DA & Juv. Dept.
Protocols developed and
implemented
. Collaboration
Sept 05
Victim Issues
V ictims
MDT protocols enhanced,
Victim-Centered
(Jefferson Co.)
Assistance
especially to address victim
• Collaboration
July 05
issues
Sexual Assault
Law
MDT protocols enhanced
• Victim-Centered
Team (Crook Co.)
Enforcement
with SO-specific procedures
• Collaboration
Aug 05
Sexual Assault
Team
Law
MDT protocols enhanced
• Victim-Centered
Aug 05
(Deschutes Co.)
Enforcement
with SO-specific procedures
• Collaboration
Phase 2Implementation Plan Page 19 - - March 2, 2005
Exhibit
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DESCHUTES COUNTY PAROLE AND PROBATION
OPERATING OPTIONS
To fully fund community corrections across the state at the current service level would
cost $190,334,327.
Governor's budget for community corrections is $174,074,119.
Legislature needs to "find" $16,260,208 or reduce workload to avoid opt out by
counties.
• Receive support from county general fund to continue operating as
is
Deficit for FY 05-06 $348,000
Deficit for FY 06-07 $535,000
• Opting out and returning Parole and Probation to the state
P and P would save $247,000 in "Indirects" that would be
owed to other county departments for FY 05-06
Based on precedents set in Linn and Douglas Counties, P and
P would purchase jail beds at the DOC rate for Local Control
offenders of $64.37 per day
Example: 60 jail beds would cost $1,409,703 or
$124,443 less than 55/45% split currently used
No supervision for ANY misdemeanants unless dollars or
services contributed by county
First floor of former Regional Work Center would belong to
the state. Although second floor belongs to the County, it is
unlikely that DOC would be willing to rent that space; rather
they would propose "trading" the use of the first floor by the
County in exchange for using second floor offices
• Modifying distribution of DOC allocation to Deschutes County
4/4/05 Exhibit
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Deschutes County
Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
Proposed Mental Health Priorities
April, 2005
Mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention are essential elements of an
effective public safety and justice system in Deschutes County. The Deschutes County Public
Safety Council and its members endorse a long-term community effort to develop and
implement effective prevention and intervention programs and projects that help provide for
public safety, present alternatives to incarceration and better serve, ` treat and hold
accountable individuals with mental illnesses and/or addiction issues.
The Council is currently completing a review of services and trends in our community. Our goal
will be to sustain current efforts where effective and to focus on a targeted agenda for the next
several years. The following priorities are endorsed by the Council, referrer t,_ the 'County
Commissioners for adoption as mental health/public safety priorities and for in:li lion in the
County's 2005 Mental Health Strategic Plan and the Deschutes County 10-Year Cc )rnmunity Plan.
Proposed 2005-2007 Mental Health Priorities
1. Increase Alternatives to Incarceration that emphasize treatment
a. Expand the Deferred Sentencing Proarom to serve more people, emphasizing treatment,
accountability and service coordination.
b. Create a Family Drug Court Program with --ourt ~_oordination and sufficient, timely
treatment and support.
2. Strengthen Coordinated Response to Methamphefamine - Develop a comprehensive effort
to address our community's growing methamphetamine problem including effective
prevention and treatment efforts. Essential components recommended by Deschutes
County's human servicc related departments': a) Drug Court, b) treatment on demand
(sufficient for prograru size) ;and intensive case management, c) accountability (jail access),
d) par(Ae/probation and e) prevention (public education/involvement).
3. Institute Crisis Intervention Training - As recommended by the local chapter of NAMI,
develop and sustain this evidence-based training to help first responders in Deschutes
County effectively work with individuals in crisis.
4. Strengthen Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment - A community planning process is nearing
completion. A report of findings and recommendations on this critical issue will be presented
to the Public Safety Council in the next 90 days.
5. Sustain Key Proiects, specifically the Mental Health Bridge Program and Parole & Probation
work with adults with mental illness or addiction issues. Expand as able.
6. Develop Transitional, Supervised Housing Alternative - as recommended by Adult Parole &
Probation. Description to be developed.
I Deschutes County: Commission on Children & Families, Health Department, Juvenile Department, Mental
Health Department, Parole & Probation Department.
Exhibit
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7. Ad ovate for equitable State Financing of A&D Treatment - Through advocacy by LPSCC
members, ask Oregon legislators to place special emphasis on state financing equity,
especially with respect to addiction treatment. Based on 2003-2005 funding data,
Deschutes County receives $3.04 per capita compared to state averages of $8.41. At
current levels, comparable levels of funding to meet the need would result in more than
$700,000 in a biennium.
8. Advocate for continuation of OHP Membership - Through advocacy by LPSCC members,
seek a method for individuals in the justice system to retain Oregon Health Plan benefits,
thereby helping to assure a level of mental health and addiction treatment services.
Special note: This agenda should be advanced in a manner that coi6plen-ients the current Jail
Needs Assessment Committee process which includes a goal of creci irrg/expanding alternatives
to incarceration. If other priorities emerge from that process, recorrun,-:mdatiom will be brought
to LPSCC for consideration.
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