Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to use general funds in the amount of $40,000 to partner with the Women's Justice Institute to establish and implement the Harris County Sheriff's Women's Justice Committee and host a launch event in support of the Committee including a Women's Justice Pathways Mapping Session with support from Core Associates, and general funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover food and drinks for the launch event.
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Background and Discussion:
This initiative directly supports Harris County's priority of advancing justice and safety by strengthening reentry program support and addressing racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in the criminal legal system. By establishing the Harris County Women's Justice Commission and partnering with the Women's Justice Institute, Harris County will create a formal structure to better understand and respond to the needs of women impacted by incarceration, supervision, and reentry.
Women involved in the criminal legal system often experience distinct and complex barriers, including histories of trauma, behavioral health needs, substance use challenges, housing instability, family separation, caregiving responsibilities, unemployment, and limited access to supportive services. These barriers can make successful reentry more difficult and may increase...
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