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<br />• using an evidence-based pretrial risk assessment tool <br />• ensuring the presence of defense counsel at first appearances <br />• increasing opportunities for pre-arrest diversion <br />• employing mental health professionals to work directly with individuals incarcerated at the <br />County detention center to assess and refer to treatment in the community; and <br />• continuing to collect data and measure performance on County efforts. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with considering the resolution. <br /> <br />SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br />to this item: <br />• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br />INEQUITY <br />The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br />religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br />ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br />status. <br /> <br />• CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br />The reduction of risks associated with vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior <br />injuries while building a safe, inclusive and loving community. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider approving the <br />Resolution, and if approved, authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution in Support of <br />3DaysCount™ – A Nationwide Effort To Make Communities Safer And Ensure Better Outcomes <br />For All By Applying Common Sense Solutions To Widespread Pretrial Justice Challenges <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2