DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Update On Sentence To Service Program
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the Sentence to Service (STS) Program.
SUMMARY
Community Corrections will provide an update to the Dakota County Board on the STS Program. The presentation will cover an overview of the program, its current state, outcomes, and future plan.
The STS program is designed for lower-risk adults on probation, offering an alternative to jail time. It allows participants to repay the community for their offenses by performing community service. Additionally, STS is used as a response to non-compliance with court-ordered conditions. Joint powers agreements (JPA)s with public entities help to financially support the program and provide meaningful work for STS participants.
OUTCOMES
How much: Community Corrections runs at least one crew, six days per week.
How many: From 2013-2024 there have been a total of 8083 participants working on Dakota County STS Crews.
Who is better off: The Dakota County community benefits from the program by seeing improvements in local areas. The program promotes healing by allowing communities to see clients take responsibility and make positive changes. Additionally, STS reduces costs associated with incarceration and provides benefits to clients. Individuals have an opportunity to avoid jail time, develop skills through work experience, improve their employability and it allows participants to make amends for their actions.
RECOMMENDATION
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Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-573; 12/03/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Suwana Kirkland
Author: Danielle McNamara