CJC Citizen Advisory Commitee

Burlington Community Justice Center (BCJC) Community Advisory Board May 19, 2022 3:30-5:00pm Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87935271956?pwd=TVFhSERldzBiblNwbEtBTU9wUi90UT09 The Burlington CJC addresses the roots and impacts of crime and conflict so that everyone experiences dignity, safety, and justice in the communities we serve. Meeting Agenda 3:30-3:40 pm: Opening/Introductions What childhood rule was most difficult for you to follow? 3:40-4:00: Updates:  Budget (DOC, AGO, DCF contract status)  Equity Audit  Passed in the Legislature last week: RJ study language H.740 Sec. E.126.1 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE; STUDY (a) The Joint Legislative Justice Oversight Committee shall study Vermont’s restorative justice programming and services, including the administration and funding of pretrial services, court diversion programs, balanced and restorative justice initiatives, and community justice center services with the purpose to develop recommendations for a comprehensive and efficient statutory framework for programming and services that further restorative justice principles. In conducting its study, the Committee shall: 1) consider strategies for ensuring geographic consistency and equity for restorative justice programming and services, including equal access for all Vermonters and adequate resources for all providers; and (2) recommend any changes to streamline restorative justice programming and services that coordinate the roles, responsibilities, and funding of the Department of Corrections, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Children and Families, and any other entity that administers restorative justice programming and services in the State. (b) On or before December 15, 2022, the Committee shall submit any proposed legislation resulting from its study to the House Committees on Corrections and Institutions, on Judiciary, and on Appropriations, and the Senate Committees on Institutions, on Judiciary, and on Appropriations. 4:00-4:45: Discussion:  Equity Audit goals   FY23 schedule (continue 3rd Thursday of every other month?) 4:45-5:00: Closing Next Meeting: July 21, 2022?