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OR SB720

OR SB720
Relating to the Family Preservation Project; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish, in collaboration with Department of Corrections, Family Preservation Project pilot program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish, in collaboration with Department of Corrections, Family Preservation Project pilot program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Provides that program shall be administered by YWCA of Greater Portland. Specifies goals of program and services that may be provided. Requires commission to perform analysis of program and report results of analysis to Legislative Assembly beginning September 15, 2024, and every two years thereafter. Appropriates moneys to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for distribution to YWCA of Greater Portland for purposes of program. Sunsets program on January 1, 2029. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish a Family Preservation Project pilot program at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. The program, which will be administered by the YWCA of Greater Portland, aims to provide services that increase protective factors within families, reduce trauma for children of incarcerated parents, improve outcomes for these children, increase successful reentry and reunification of incarcerated parents, and reduce recidivism. The bill appropriates $650,000 to the Commission for distribution to the YWCA, and the program is set to sunset on January 1, 2029. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/26/2021)

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