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Incarceration
May 2021
Preventing Incarceration: A Different Approach
by Maddie Smith Part 2 Whatcom County does not keep track of recidivism rates. When a formerly incarcerated person gets arrested again, they recidivate. This rate is used to keep track of people who have a history in the system … Continue reading
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May 2021
Whatcom County Incarceration Committees
Jail Planning Task Force At the April 26, 2011 meeting, the County Council established the Whatcom County Jail Planning Task Force. The task force of citizens with expertise and county officials wased focused on finding a permanent facility for housing … Continue reading
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January 2019
Stories From Inside the Whatcom County Jail
by Katy Cossette I am drawn to truth-telling as a journalist, which is why I find it important to tell the stories of marginalized people.Through my time in the jail, I have learned about the missing link of human connection … Continue reading
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May 2018
County Council Listening Tour Re. County’s Criminal Justice System
Upcoming Sessions All meetings start at 7 p.m. May 1 — County Council Chambers May 15 — Sudden Valley Dance Barn May 29 — Ferndale Library June 12 — Fairhaven Middle School June 26 — East Whatcom County Regional Resource Center, Maple … Continue reading
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May 2018
Bellingham Reduces Incarceration Challenge
Thinking Outside the Box I take full responsibility and I’m sorry for what I did, but if I could serve my sentence outside of jail then I can keep my job, take care of my family and be able to … Continue reading
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