QUESTION
What are the goals for reducing recidivism and what support is needed?
1:32:24
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The NYC Department of Probation aims for a 50% reduction in recidivism, acknowledging the challenge and necessity for structured programs and support.
- Commissioner Holmes states a realistic goal is to reduce recidivism by 50%, acknowledging the importance of addressing client needs.
- The Department has implemented new measures and restructured processes to collect real data for informed decisions.
- There's emphasis on introducing different methodologies and collaborations to prevent repeated criminal behavior.
- Council Member Brewer highlights the need for more support programs in addition to law enforcement officers to address the issue comprehensively.
- The ongoing efforts are part of the Department’s strategic plan outlined in the PMMR.
Gale A. Brewer
1:32:24
What would you like to get the recidivism down to.
1:32:27
Obviously, 0.
Juanita Holmes
1:32:28
But Yes.
Gale A. Brewer
1:32:29
I know.
1:32:29
But what Thank you.
Juanita Holmes
1:32:30
And we and we finally I had that put on the PMM r.
1:32:34
It's we can have some real goals to reduce recidivism.
1:32:39
You know, like you said, I I would love to have it at 0.
1:32:43
I I just want to be realistic.
1:32:47
Hopefully, we can do a 50% recidivism.
1:32:50
But, you know, naturally, that's identifying the client needs there's a lot of restructuring going on, like I said, with the surveys.
1:32:57
They get real data and and counsel, woman Stevens, I'll get back to you.
1:33:02
But These are things we just implemented.
1:33:05
We had to have a different think tank and come to the table.
1:33:08
How are we going to keep people out of the criminals.
Gale A. Brewer
1:33:12
We all want system.
1:33:13
But we need more support for in terms of program in addition to officers.
Juanita Holmes
1:33:16
We do.
1:33:16
We do.
Gale A. Brewer
1:33:17
We thank you chair.
1:33:18
I could keep going, but thank you.
Sandy Nurse
1:33:20
Thank you, council member Brewer.