Housing and Homelessness Committee Memorandum
TO: HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS DATE: APRIL 24, 2023
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: OFFICE OF HOMELESS SOLUTIONS WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION FROM THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT ON AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS LEAVING AN INCARCERATION SETTING AND REENTERING THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE – DIRECT SUBMITTAL ISSUE:
Receive a presentation from the Riverside County Probation Department on available resources for individuals leaving an incarceration setting and reentering the City of Riverside.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Housing and Homelessness Committee receive a presentation from the Riverside County Probation Department on available resources for individuals leaving an incarceration setting and reentering the City of Riverside.
BACKGROUND:
The Riverside County Probation Department has 11 offices throughout Riverside County, with one Day Reporting Center (DRC) in the City of Riverside. The DRC provides a one-stop rehabilitative environment focusing on eliminating recidivism by offering programming that matches the needs of justice-involved individuals. Some of the services available to the target population include application processing for general aid, support in obtaining vital documents, educational workshops, legal self-help, workforce development support such as resume building and interview skills, transportation, and more.
The Riverside County Probation Department partners with Goodwill, Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health, Riverside County Office of Education, and Riverside County Department of Public Social Services to provide needed support services and programs for justice-involved individuals reporting to the Riverside DRC.
DISCUSSION:
During the Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting, the Riverside County Probation Department will give an overview of their services for justice-involved adults reporting to the DRC. The information shared will bring awareness of the resources available to individuals serving probation.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Because this is a presentation from Workforce Development, it is not required to align with the City’s Strategic Plan. The intent of this report is to present information regarding the topic in a neutral fashion for the Committee’s review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this staff report.
Prepared by: Lorissa Villarreal, Officer of Homeless Solutions Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved by: Mike Futrell, City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Presentation
Presentation from Riverside County Probation ● Page 9