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Are you looking for meaningful ways to make a difference in our community?
There are many individuals, groups, and organizations actively working on issues and projects that impact our community.
We are pleased to have the opportunity to highlight some of these efforts here. If you are interested in sharing information about groups or organizations working in our community, please reach out and let us know.
San Mateo County Juvenile Justice Trying Youths as Adults
On January 25, 2022, the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission unanimously passed a resolution opposing trying youths as adults in San Mateo County.
We support these efforts and are inviting community members, elected officials, community leaders, and organizations to join the effort to end the practice of trying youths as adults in San Mateo County by adding your name at: https://forms.gle/XqdotJQppscLt7TU7
SAN MATEO COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02
RESOLUTION ON YOUTH TRIED AS ADULTS
WHEREAS, the Mission of the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission is to serve as the public conscience in the best interest of juveniles, advocate for programs and services that prevent youth incarceration, and uphold respect for the human dignity of all minors who enter the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice System.
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission is dedicated to evidence-based juvenile and criminal justice reform measures that improve public safety and reduce recidivism.
WHEREAS, decades of research and the U.S. Supreme Court have confirmed that youth are neurologically, socially, and developmentally different from adults, and therefore are more likely to be rehabilitated by developmentally appropriate treatment and intervention.
WHEREAS, the juvenile justice system was developed to address the specific behavioral, developmental, and mental health needs of youth and are therefore better equipped to hold and treat them after an offense has been committed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission supports efforts that grant juvenile courts original and exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving youth under the age of 18.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission supports efforts to keep youth under the age of 18 in juvenile justice facilities instead of adult facilities.
Fighting Against the End of Physical Mail & Sheriff Surveillance
Silicon Valley De Bug is asking organizations and individuals to sign on to our letter to tell the Sheriff to end his policy banning physical mail and ramping up surveillance.
If you know of anyone impacted by this policy who is incarcerated or supporting family, feel free to pass them on to us. Social Justice Legal Foundation is supporting the movement and talking to incarcerated people about the effect of this policy on their communication with loved ones.
Read the Letter to the Sheriff Here
Sign the Letter to the Sheriff Here
Redwood City Boards & Commissions
The City of Redwood City is currently seeking community members who are interested in sharing their knowledge and experience to help shape City programs and policies by serving on one of the City’s many advisory bodies. Positions are voluntary and are available on 11 advisory bodies.
For more information about the roles and responsibilities of each body, please visit https://www.redwoodcity.org/city-hall/advisory-bodies-and-committees/regulatory-and-advisory-boards-commissions-and-committees