what has been compelling to me is the testimony from ms. lacey, a professional in this industry for many years who has worked in the behavioral courts who has seen firsthand what the court system looks like. voluntary programs and services are probably the best and very effective. but there's also a recognition that there is a need for additional help sometimes. i also appreciate that this would provide a truly a civil process for early intervention before a crime is committed. currently we have to wait for a crime to be committed before someone goes into the community behavioral health court. a crime must be something that is not reversible forever like a loss of life. it is compelling to be able to intervene before that to help an individual prevent that through treatment. that is compelling to me. i do want to move the item forward with recommendations today. supervisor alioto-pier? supervisor alioto-pier: thank you for singe -- your support. i am sitting in for supervisor dufty. unfortunately, he had to go to a funeral today. i wanted to than