Buffalo-Pepin Counties Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed updates from the Pepin County Community Health Assessment, specifically addressing mental health needs and medication access in the jail. Reentry program sustainability was reviewed, focusing on educational materials and teleconference classes. Policy and procedure changes for the Jail Nursing Program, including harm reduction initiatives and health appraisals, were presented. Additionally, the committee approved funding for the 2027 Treatment Alternatives and Diversion grant and reviewed various reports covering financial status, community service programs, and jail inmate populations.
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Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Meeting Minutes
The council reviewed financial and program reports, including updates on the Community Work Service Program, jail populations in Buffalo and Pepin Counties, and the Moving Forward Reentry Program. Discussions were held regarding the utilization of recovery coach services and the status of reentry program funding. Members also discussed potential future training initiatives on motivational interviewing and youth assessment instruments. Additionally, data on community justice services and participant statistics were presented.
Mar 18, 2026·Board meeting
Buffalo-Pepin Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed various reports, including financial status, community service program statistics, and updates from the Buffalo and Pepin County jails. The reentry program discussed the challenges of recovery coach access to inmates and funding extensions. Training opportunities for law enforcement on the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument were reviewed, alongside the success rates and stability of the Community Justice Services program.
Mar 18, 2026·Board meeting
Criminal Justice Collaborating Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed the election of officers for a one-year term. Key topics included issues regarding a recovery coach failing to meet with inmates at the Trempealeau County Jail despite allocated grant funding, and the status of jail reports for Buffalo and Pepin Counties, noting high transport requests. Updates were provided on the Moving Forward Reentry Program, including plans to request additional funding for program extension and coordinate Motivational Interviewing training for staff and law enforcement using the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument. Additionally, the council reviewed the financial status of the CJS Program and discussed potential staff changes within the council representation.
