AB 109 helps counties expand rehabilitation programs

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With AB 109’s second birthday, many are examining how counties across California have implemented the legislation. Many counties used AB 109 public safety realignment as an opportunity to launch new programs or expand existing ones that help rehabilitate offenders, thereby reducing recidivism and jail crowding. Merced County expanded its program “All Dads Matter,” which helped fathers learn basic parenting skills and better communicate with their children. With the advent of AB 109, the county evolved the program into its current form, “Leadership for Life,” which directly helps fathers who are AB 109 offenders. >>Read More