Addressing the Unique Needs of Women with Mental Illness in the Justice System

…than place undue burdens on those who need housing and services. The home will serve 38 justice-involved women referred by the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice and Multnomah County…

Decision Points: Sentencing with community supervision in mind

As our name says, the concept of community is central to our supervision practices at the Department of Community Justice (DCJ) in Multnomah County, Oregon, which handles probation and parole…

The Catalyzing Impact of George Floyd’s Death on Criminal Justice Reform

…to cut $15 million from the Police Bureau, eliminating 84 positions. One city council member described the budget as a “moral document.” Multnomah County, in which Portland is located, is…

Counties Enhancing Racial Equity in the Criminal Justice System through Grantmaking

…that basis. Enhancing Fairness in Multnomah County, Oregon Implementing new processes to enhance fairness in the types of organizations funded and how these funds are administered will help improve access…

The Pandemic is Changing the Criminal Justice Process

…which in agreement with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office started issuing citations for misdemeanors more frequently rather than taking people to jail. Likewise, prosecutors could take a cue from…