Clemency board recommends commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, voting 4–1 After extended testimony and deliberation, the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board voted 4–1 to recommend commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, citing his stated rehabilitation and an established re‑entry plan; prosecutors opposed commutation at this time.

The Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board has recommended commutation for Jeffrey Brinkley, highlighting his 14 years of sobriety and remorse, despite opposition from prosecutors over the violent nature of his past crimes.

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Cochise County board approves amendment to ACCESS jail-health contract to update SFY2026 rates The Cochise County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 20 approved Amendment No. 8 to contract YH16-0018-13 between Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACCESS) and Cochise County Detention Health Services to revise rates for state fiscal year 2026 and make minor language updates; the vote was 2-0 with one member absent.

Cochise County just approved a significant amendment to their healthcare contract for jail services, ensuring better access and lower costs for incarcerated individuals in the upcoming fiscal year!

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SMA opens primary-care clinic, readies 15‑bed reentry facility; county highlights community paramedicine program At public comment, SMA reported a primary-care clinic operating two days a week and scheduled a Feb. 9 ribbon-cutting for a 15‑bed residential reentry facility. County staff described a community paramedicine program handling opioid, behavioral-health referrals and in‑home assessments for vulnerable adults.

SMA is launching a vital primary-care clinic and a new 15-bed reentry facility, aiming to transform lives in our community—are you ready to learn more about these groundbreaking initiatives?

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Wayne County advisory board hears reentry providers describe CBT, trauma-informed care and housing supports At a Wayne County Community Corrections Advisory Board meeting (no quorum), three vendors—Lake Ridge Village, Centers for Family Development and ETRS—presented jail- and community-based cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed and restorative programs and described outcomes, housing supports and referral pathways for judges and probation officers.

Wayne County's Community Corrections Advisory Board explored innovative reentry programs that are dramatically reducing recidivism—could these strategies change lives for the better?

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Louisiana parole panel revokes several paroles, denies one application and grants one with conditions The Louisiana Committee on Parole met Dec. 10 in Baton Rouge and issued multiple outcomes: several parole revocations, one denial, a unanimous parole grant with conditions, and one case continued pending criminal disposition. The panel cited repeated noncompliance, pending criminal charges, and victim opposition in its decisions.

The Louisiana parole panel made critical decisions on December 10, revoking multiple paroles and granting one with stringent conditions, highlighting the ongoing battle between rehabilitation and public safety.

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Mobile probation unit update: county ready to contract pending FDLE and DOJ approvals Deb McGinty said the county has requested a federal waiver and is prepared to contract with the Corrections Foundation for a mobile probation reentry unit, targeting a December contract date contingent on approvals from FDLE and DOJ.

Hillsborough County is on track to launch mobile probation units, pending crucial federal approvals that could pave the way for innovative community reentry solutions!

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Kern supervisors approve $8.5 million Community Corrections Partnership awards after debate over loss of New Life beds After public testimony and months-long RFP review, the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to approve Community Corrections Partnership recommendations allocating $8.5 million for calendar years 2026–2028. Supporters of New Life Recovery warned the decision will remove 54 sober-living beds from a long‑running provider; board members asked the CA

Kern County's decision to approve $8.5 million in funding raises concerns as 54 vital sober-living beds at New Life Recovery face elimination.

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Rob Parkinson secures funding for reentry programs from Department of Justice Council supports $300,000 funding application to enhance reentry services for probationers.

Hillsborough County’s Public Safety Coordinating Council is gearing up to secure $300,000 in funding to enhance community safety and support for individuals reentering society.

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