Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: 
Provide for and act in support of a court system able to appropriately identify, intervene, and treat individuals with specialized needs associated with severe mental illness and service-related trauma.

Chair: 
Hon. Richard Shirley

Purpose: 
Provide for and act in support of a real-tine diversion alternative to either the emergency room or the detention center for those who may be experiencing issues related to mental illness and/or substance abuse.

Chair: 
Kevin Hoyle

Purpose: 
Coordinate criminal justice system case management, with emphasis on detention center population, to judiciously ensure least amount of item detailed appropriate to charge, condition, and public safety.

Chair: 
Captain William Vaughn

Purpose: 
Utilize a mapping technology strategy, with the functionality of a directory, to identify available community resources and assess gaps in community programming in order to meet community human services continuity of care needs.

Chair: 
Carol Burdette

Purpose: 
Drive resident and business participation/engagement to enhance education and awareness of issues impacting the criminal justice system and criminal justice system-involved individuals.

Chair: 
Pamela Cristopher