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Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion
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Sheriff Donna Buckley shares her journey from attorney to becoming the first female sheriff in Barnstable County's 333-year history, along with her innovative approach to transforming incarceration through mental health support, comprehensive case management, and post-release services.
• Buckley's background as legal counsel representing public employees, including police officers and educators
• How the prevalence of mental health issues and addiction in jails inspired her to run for sheriff
• The role of Barnstable County Sheriff's Office in managing the jail, criminal investigations, and emergency services
• Jails functioning as "de facto mental health and addiction treatment" facilities due to lack of proper infrastructure
• Implementation of a case management model to ensure personalized support for every incarcerated individual
• Training corrections officers in mental health first aid and cognitive behavioral therapy
• The newly opened Bridge Center that provides comprehensive post-release support services
• Development of specialized programming for women that addresses their unique needs
• Success stories of individuals breaking the cycle of recidivism through proper support and resources
• Sheriff Buckley's philosophy: "The best way to keep the public safe is to make sure that when people leave our jails, they don't come back"
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intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild
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Chapters
1. Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Why Not Me Podcast (00:00:05)
3. Sheriff Donna Buckley's Background (00:00:59)
4. Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Role (00:04:27)
5. Mental Health Crisis in Incarceration (00:06:52)
6. The Need for Better Facilities (00:10:13)
7. Training Officers as Behavioral Health Workers (00:13:42)
8. Innovative Programming Approach (00:17:36)
9. The Bridge Center for Post-Release Support (00:21:55)
10. Transforming the System and Culture (00:23:55)
11. Success Stories and Public Safety (00:26:58)
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