1186-S2 AMH HATA WICM 498

2SHB 1186 - H AMD 278

By Representative Harris-Talley

ADOPTED 03/03/2021

On page 3, line 25, after "location;" strike "and"

On page 3, line 29, after "reentry" insert "; and

(d) The department of children, youth, and families prioritizes the delivery of available programming from individuals who share characteristics with the individual being served related to: Race; ethnicity; sexual identity; and gender identity"

On page 19, after line 35, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. (1) The Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall convene stakeholders to develop recommendations regarding improving outcomes for individuals exiting a juvenile detention facility or institution, with a focus on:

(a) Increasing community involvement before and after the individual's exit from a juvenile detention facility or institution;

(b) Geographic barriers or inequities in re-entry related services; and

(c) Re-entry related service gaps that should be addressed.

(2) The Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall include, at a minimum, the following stakeholders in the requirements included in this section:

(a) Two individuals who were confined in a juvenile detention facility or institution;

(b) A family member of an individual who was confined in a juvenile detention facility or institution;

(c) A representative of the department of children, youth, and families;

(d) A representative of the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys;

(e) A representative of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs;

(f) A representative of a statewide organization representing criminal defense attorneys;

(g) A representative of a statewide organization representing public defenders;

(h) A representative of a statewide organization providing legal services to youth;

(i) A representative from the office of the superintendent of public instruction;

(j) A representative from the state board for community and technical colleges;

(k) A representative from the Washington student achievement council; and

(l) Two representatives from service providers that assist individuals when exiting from a juvenile detention facility or institution by providing mentoring or other community involvement opportunities to that individual.

(3)(a) By November 1, 2021, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall submit an initial set of recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor related to improving outcomes for individuals exiting a juvenile detention facility or institution as required under this section.

(b) By September 1, 2022, the Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall submit a final report to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor that describes the recommendations related to improving outcomes for individuals exiting a juvenile detention facility or institution as required under this section.

(4) The following definitions apply to this section:

(a) "Detention facility" means:

(i) Any detention facility as defined under RCW 13.40.020; and

(ii) Any juvenile correctional facility under alternative administration operated under a consortium of counties under RCW 13.04.035.

(b) "Institution" has the same meaning as in RCW 13.40.020.

(5) This section expires on January 1, 2023."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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