Counties in the News
Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex Receives Innovation Award
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the National Institute for Jail Operations has recognized the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex with the Detention Facility Innovation Award for programming and reentry services. Major Cortrell Davis, warden, and Captain Karla Beck, assistant warden, accepted the award at JailCon23 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, on August 30, 2023. Read More
County Approves Resolution to Adopt Step-Up Initiative
The Crawford County Commission on Tuesday approved a resolution to adopt the Step-Up Initiative throughout the county to reduce the number of people suffering from mental illness … Read More
Medina County commissioners pass resolution regarding ‘Stepping Up’ initiative
Discover how Medina County commissioners are taking action on the Stepping Up Initiative with a new resolution. The impactful resolution aims to enhance mental health services for individuals in the criminal justice system. Read More
Henry County, Georgia Passes Stepping Up Resolution
At its regular meeting on June 6, a resolution was brought before the Henry County Board of Commissioners in support of the national “Stepping Up Initiative” which will work to decriminalize and bring attention to mental illness in the Henry County Jail. Read the full article… Read More