August 2021 District 3 Newsletter

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Placer County District 3 Newsletter

August 2021

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This month I want to provide you with information about some of the great programs and services that are provided by our Placer County Probation Department.

One of their successful programs is the Placer Re-Entry Program (PREP). PREP works in partnership with probation, parole, and the court to meet the re-entry needs of Placer County residents who need training to assist them in successfully returning to their communities with both life and work skills.

Clients are called for an intake appointment to assess their risk, needs and conditions of their probation or parole. Factoring in assessment outcomes, supervision and court mandates, and client goals, participants receive an individualized case plan that determines the duration of their program.

Based on the individual case plan, clients are enrolled in classes and referred to outside agencies to meet their unique needs. Clients are scheduled for weekly one-on-one appointments with their transition specialist to monitor the progress of their case plan, and program attendance is monitored daily and reported to the supervising officer.

PREP has also had great success in its partnership with the Northern California Construction Training Program (NCCT). NCCT is a building trades pre-apprentice program that seeks to prepare and place PREP clients into the various apprenticeships in the construction trades. Graduates of this program develop critical new skills that allow them to quickly find work that pays a sustainable living wage and provides the opportunity for a lifelong career. In March 2021 the Probation Department also created an Adult Work Release Mobile Crew. Inmates worked on various projects throughout the county, such as:

Extensive litter removal around various sites on the Dewitt Campus and South Placer Justice Center (SPJC)
Placement of bark around vegetation in various areas on the Dewitt Campus and SPJC county buildings
Performing trail maintenance at Hidden Falls Regional Park and Bear River Park and Campground Performed litter removal at Park and Rides along I-80
Assisting City of Colfax staff with brush removal
Performing clean up at the Gold Run Historic Cemetery
Assisting Placer County parks in building an auxiliary parking lot at Dry Creek Park
Partnering with the Western States Trail Foundation to assist with trail maintenance, building staging areas, and helping to create campsites for the Tevis Cup held on July 24, 2021. These projects were spread out between Auburn, Foresthill, Michigan Bluff, Robinson Flat, and Tahoe
Partnering with North Tahoe Public Utility District (PUD) to assist with Beach Restoration after tractor work caused damage near the North Tahoe Event Center
Performing clean up after the City of Colfax July 3rd Fireworks event
Partnering with both Roseville and Auburn Fairgrounds to assist with event set up and clean up
Assisting Placer County Parks staff in clearing an irrigation ditch near Hidden Falls Regional Park

Additionally, in the next few weeks, the Probation Department will be starting a new pilot program to allow Adult Work Release Crews to partner with the Resource Conservation District (RCD) assisting staff on the Chipper program in helping residents reduce green waste on their property.

These programs that provide individuals with life and job skills are examples of Placer County’s efforts to reduce recidivism in our criminal justice system.

Warm Regards,

Supervisor Jim Holmes

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Ortega Family Farm, located at 3557 Delmar Ave. in Loomis, offers locally grown fruits and vegetables in their stall at the farmers market.

With the hot days of summer upon us in full force, taking advantage of the cool mornings is more important than ever. There’s no better way to beat the heat than supporting local agriculture by visiting one of the farmers markets that take place in Placer County every week. On Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon, residents can visit the market at Sun City Lincoln Hills, which is open through November 17^th, and on Thursdays you can find a market at Fowler Ranch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., open through October 7^th. From fruits and vegetables to nuts, breads, oils, honey, jams, and so much more, there is no better way to support local farmers and practice sustainable living than shopping at your local farmers markets. Learn more about farmers markets in your area here.

Submitted by District 3 Intern Anne Lillis

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