What is the Care First, Jails Last Resolution?Care First, Jails Last is an Alameda County, CA policy resolution that 1) sets a policy goal to end the County’s reliance on incarcerating people with mental illness and substance use needs, and 2) creates a community-led process to build out community-based mental health care. It was passed on May 25, 2021 unanimously by the Board of Supervisors. The resolution was co-authored by American Friends Service Committee and Restore Oakland, and championed by Supervisor Wilma Chan.
What happens next?After the CFJL resolution was passed, the County mandated the creation of a Care First Jails Last Taskforce, which tasked with implementing the vision of the CFJL resolution. The CFJL Taskforce has finally begun meeting on a monthly basis. The Care First Community Coalition is continuing to reach out to the Supervisors and County Departments to ensure a timely, transparent process.
Zoom Link to monthly Care First Jails Last Taskforce meetings: https://bit.ly/CareFirstZoom *Updated March, 2022 Care First Jails Last Taskforce Composition25-member, Brown-acted committee Board of Supervisors D1 - Haubert - Peggy Rahman (NAMI) D2 - Valle - Pedro Naranjo (Union City Youth and Family Services) D3 - Brown - Kimberly Graves (community member) D4 - Miley - Kristina Bedrossian (Community Works West) D5 - Carson - KD Dixon (ACLU) Community-Based Service Providers
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Mental Health Advisory Board - Brian Bloom East Bay Supportive Housing Collaborative - Margot Dashiell County Agencies
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