and as you point out, that is a group that is much more prone to reoffend, and if there is a way to stem the tide of those used migrating into the adult system, that is where efforts should be maintained. supervisor mirkarimi: well said, thank you. that is exactly what we really have to 0-in on very prominently -- zero-in on in a way that has not been before. supervisor cohen: i have a couple questions. i was actually hopeful -- [no audio] --use a compass as a technology tools to help with the success rate of the inmates that are going to be coming. >> certainly adult probation has. we are in the instance stages, if you will. we have implemented the compass- based pre sentence report. that started in june, so the courts are now receiving pre sentence recommendations that are based on best practices and the assessment contained in the compass. the conversations with the sheriff's department, i know they are interested in examining that for their in-custody work, and the california department of corrections and rehabilitation has used a compass, so some of that information is available to

prison all of it and suggests that it is it is not by any means the most effective way of reducing reoffending we know that certainly with young people and with people on short term prison sentences up to seventy percent of people we're friend within twelve months of coming out now that cannot be a good use of resources and there have been better ways of doing it the prison service insists it has enough prison places for those being sentenced to custody as a result of public disorder adding there is substantial capacity in the prison system but the numbers suggest otherwise pushing an already stretched system to breaking point either bennett's artsy london. well more news and eye catching videos of r.t. dot com for you whatever you want here's a taste of what we've got lined up right now. in america's ailing car making capital finds it can get out of reverse gear as the country's government admits it's failing to create jobs for its millions of unemployed citizens. to live music fireworks and a grand laser show see how the russian capital celebrated its eight hundred and sixty fourth birthday

provide the supervision and services to keep these individuals from the three offending -- from reoffending. i have complete confidence in the ability of chief still and her staff and the ability of the public safety department to effectively manage this transition period to the extent that we are successful in keeping individuals out of jail, we should realize the savings in the sheriff to budget. as for funding, i agree that there is likely a need for additional funding beyond the $5.7 million provided by the state, supervisor. as you know, our fiscal year 2011-2012 budget included $15 million reserve for the state budget pact and $25 million general fund reserve. in addition, the half-cent sales tax restoration measure on our november ballot will bring in an additional $15 million to be split evenly between public safety and health and human services, should the voters approve it. these contingencies are available to us should we need them. however, there are a number of other known and potential state and budget legislation and have that my office is tracking. these include the $25 mill

. >> the reality is 77% of the people we parole in our county reoffend and that does not help public safety, certainly is not helping the people creating a situation that is untenable for us. >> reporter: that's when california's realignment law kicks in shifting responsibility to county jails for prison inmates from nonserious, nonsexual and nonviolent crimes. >> we have a criminal justice system in juvenile justice system that is so extensive that is bankrupting the state. >> reporter: local officials hope it won't bankrupt county organizations. the idea form a commission with 14 representatives from the da public defender, sheriff police and other departments to study and reform sentencing and find ways to help inmates succeed. >> if approved, the commission would have three years to produce recommendations and a report to the board of supervisors. reporting live from san francisco tonight, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> continuing coverage now of a four alarm fire late this afternoon that ripped through a san francisco building containing dozens of apartments and at least three retail

provide the supervision and services to keep these individuals from the three offending -- from reoffending. i have complete confidence in the ability of chief still and her staff and the ability of the public safety department to effectively manage this transition period to the extent that we are successful in keeping individuals out of jail, we should realize the savings in we should realize the savings in the sheriff to budget

annual basis california releases about 120,000 prisoners and within three years of their release 70% reoffend. there is a word for that. it is called recidivism. we have the highest rate in the country although not by far. so when we talk on what we need to do and think about what we need no do to create safe communities one of the biggest issues that we as a state are facing is the issue of defenders who seven out of 10 will re-around. i would suggest as a career prosecutor and attorney general we need to shut that revolving door. the way we are going to be most successful in doing that is recognizing that we have predictable outcomes that we have the ability to khaeup

prison all of it and suggests that it is it is not by any means the most effective way of reducing reoffending we know that certainly with young people and with people on short term prison sentences up to seventy percent of people with a friend within twelve months of coming out now that cannot be a good use of resources and there have been better ways of doing it the prison service insists it has enough prison places for those being sentenced to custody as a result of public disorder adding there is substantial capacity in the prison system we currently have enough prison places for those being sentenced to custody as a result of public disorder there is substantial capacity. in the prison system but the numbers suggest otherwise pushing an already strange system to breaking point i've been it's artsy london. protesters in israel are pulling down their tanks that have occupied the main streets of tel aviv and jerusalem sense mid july they say that we can see demonstrations by hundreds of thousands of people have mobilized public opinion and taken social protest in the country to a new level a

is the most effective way of reducing reoffending we know that with young people and people on short term prison sentences up to seventy percent of people refrain within twelve months of coming out now that cannot be a good use of resources a better word is appearing at the prison service insists it has enough prison places for those peace interns to custody as a result of public disorder adding there is substantial capacity in the prison system but the numbers suggest otherwise pushing an already stretched system to breaking point either bennett's artsy london. protesters in israel prepared to pull down their tanks that have occupied the main streets of tel aviv and jerusalem since mid july they say the weekend's demonstrations by hundreds of thousands of people have achieved their aim of mobilizing public opinion activists are angry at the high cost of living and failing social policies they plan to continue their protest until the government proposes real steps to resolve the situation mideast analyst. says israel should spend more money on promoting social cohesion rather than se

prison all of them suggests that it is it is not by any means the most effective way of reducing reoffending we know that certainly with young people and we can quote short term prison sentences up to seventy percent of all reaffirmed within twelve months of coming out and about can not be good for you suppose all three is a week or two words appearing at the prison service insists it has enough prison places for those being sentenced to custody as a result of public disorder and i think there is substantial capacity in the prison system but the numbers suggest otherwise pushing an already stretched system to breaking point either bennett artsy london. or more news than i catching that is it for you whenever you want support here's just a taste of what we've got lined up you right now and there it is ailing car making capital find it can't get out of rebirth here as the country's government admits is failing to create jobs for its new millions of unemployed. and live music on my web under ground laser see how to run capitol celebrated its eight. all first day with a bang and you can watch it

and as you point out, that is a group that is much more prone to reoffend, and if there is a way to stem the tide of those used migrating into the adult system, that is where efforts should be maintained. supervisor mirkarimi: well said, thank you. that is exactly what we really have to 0-in on very prominently --z

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they're locked up and having strong community ties is one of the best way to make sure people don't reoffend when they get out. so i don't know do you think arizona law makers actually put any real thought into this bill not only is there a twenty five dollars fee but the state is now charging a one percent deposits made to prisoners a spending account and times must be really hard and arizona lawmakers go after the spending accounts of prisoners now the new york times asked that you staffer the arizona senate wendy baldo about this we see said that the money really wasn't going for background checks instead it would be used for maintenance projects in prisons since the state of the budget for the corrections department so this fee is really a tax so is this true a hot topic in arizona they do have a pretty strong anti-tax movement there so are residents upset are they sympathetic to the inmates and their families well not really the state is doing what it means to do to help with the cost be mad at the person who's sitting behind bars off the street and i want to read an e-mail that someone

cross-examination said the fact that he was an african-american made it more likely that he would reoffend. i think that that kind of testimony not only bothered senator cornyn at the time who was the attorney general texas in texas but me and others. no doubt that's played a part in the supreme court and i suspect the case will be sent back for resentencing. >> ifill: the troy davis case in particular is a bad example of something and just an excuse for the anti-death penalty crowd to rally around this issue. what do you think about that? >> mr. davis's case presents many of the problems we see with the criminal justice system in general and the death penalty in particular. the witness recantations, the fact that the police coerced individuals to change their testimony, prosecutorial misconduct. all these things were... are factors in many death penalty cases across the country and happen in criminal courts everyday. i see it in my experience as a public defender where individuals are going through the system, being shoved through a system basically without proper representation, without

. >> she cannot say definitely whether alternative custody could prevent her friends from reoffending. >> it's hard to say. it's a decision of the mom to make choice that's are good. >> you don't go to state prison for minor offenses. these are serious and violent offenders. now they're going come out with now no rehabilitation. >> since they cannot discrimination they might extend to men who are deemed primary care givers for their children. >> and police captured tli teenager who's escaped from a detention center all four boys walked out of the ranch after 8:00 last night. and three arrested near antioch wall mart. they were taken into custody and police say they are actively searching for a fourth escape. >> and a family of two uc berkeley hikers say they're overjoyed they may be released -- released from prison in iran within two days. the families call that news a huge relief. the families are looking forward to a reunion. in court today set bail for them at $500,000 each. >> this news is very very encouraging and we're hoping that the government will follow through and release t

recidivism in this country is such that if these people are left on the streets, most of them will reoffendthree years. >> ice director john morton says focusing on criminal aliens makes sense, but some critics argue another message is being sent. that entering america illegally is fine. provided you don't commit a crime. morton disagreed. >> we can remove about 400,000 people a year, about half of those last year were criminal offenders, half were noncriminal offenders, so the idea that somehow we are not enforcing the law against regular immigration violators simply isn't true. >> reporter: so nationwide, bill, ice arrested about 3000 fugitives, all had prior convictions. now, the immigration controversy for this administration is not this program, which even critics support, but this ongoing disagreement over misdemeanor and noncriminal illegal immigrants, should they be deported as well, and that controversy continues. bill: as it continues, we will follow it. thank you william. william la jeunesse in los angeles. martha. martha: here's a big question right now. should illegals get a be

change their attitude toward substance embryos, improved family relationships, and therefore not reoffend. there is a concerted effort to work with our service providers and partners in doing more collaborative and court in any case management, focusing on those needs and risk factors that are identified through compass -- coordinating with case management. supervisor cohen: thank you. in the review this supposed ordinance, and was wondering if the department of public health was also invited to participate or did they not show up? supervisor mirkarimi: no, they have been part of the whole creation of this. but since the consoles, as it had been convened by both myself and the mayor and the key partners involved in getting ready for assembly bill 109 realignment has been sure of, adult probation, district attorney, public defender, and the department of public health has been involved, too. this is to finally designate, as is required by state law, a department, or co-departments, but in this case, it has been decided that adult probation as the best equipped to deal with the welcoming, r