Re-entry facilty is a front loader > Rexroad.com

We have had two recent editorials in the Daily Democrat on the re-entry facility.

Here is the first one where we were told to say no to the $30 million. The second one appeared today.

When the Sacramento Bee published an editorial regarding the choice being made by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors we met with them the next day to explain the situation in great detail.

The Sacramento Bee and the Woodland Daily Democrat in their editorial opinions have a foundation that is consistent with my values. In the case of the Daily Democrat, we have just come to different conclusions.

The debate regarding the location of these facilities has been and will be debated all over this state. Much like landfills and homeless shelters people generally recognize the need for prisons they just don't want to be near one. I get that.

What the Democrat editorial questioned today was the rehabilitation nature of these facilities. The main reason that I am supporting the re-entry concept is that I believe that it is front loading. In fact, re-entry facilities are currently probably the most front-loaded part of the corrections system.

When we have just under 70% of the people that leave state prison re-offending within two years we have a problem. Reducing this rate with the re-entry concept is exactly what this whole concept is about. These facilities are about the counseling and education that the Daily Democrat desires to be provided.

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors has limited scope to change state policy. In this case, I think we have taken a bold step to reduce recidivism in our community. It is my hope that this will cause others to follow our lead here.

The expansion of the jail is consistent with the population growth in Yolo County. I can comfortable defend that even though it is accurately classified by the Daily Democrat as back loading the system.

Note: This is not a post about the location of the facility. It is about the programs being provided in AB 900 and the entire "re-entry" concept.

Comments

By dino @ Sunday, September 21, 2008 9:53 PM

Matt,

Consider the source of the opinion. The Democrat should focus on accurate reporting rather than editorializing - especially on state issues.

By YoloCalVet @ Monday, September 22, 2008 2:28 PM

Put it in my neighbor hood but cut my property taxes by 75% and pay my FEMA Flood Insurance during the next 3 drought years so the nimrods in Hurricane land can rebuild annually, although they aren't required to carry flood insurance....just us saps in a drought region.

By YoloCalVet @ Monday, September 22, 2008 2:29 PM

And a free pass to the Firing Range for some quality time.

By perkoff @ Monday, September 22, 2008 8:16 PM

Is there a 12 step program for Supervisor's addicted to State funds?

By YoloCalVet @ Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:22 PM

There is a 13 step program with a complimentary necktie at the top of the steps for those interested in ending their political careers.

Why not expand Ione out by Rancho Seco?

By YoloCalVet @ Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:17 AM

I see Carol Souza Cole just butted in line in front of you for the 13 step program, now we'll have to change the complimentary necktie fron light blue to pink.

Only a $500, 000 mistake.

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