Chicago Beyond Partners with Jails in Chicago and San Francisco in First-of-its-Kind Coalition to Address Physical and Emotional Isolation
Both institutions are forming new Internal Advisory Councils (IAC) of frontline staff and people detained to inform policy changes.
- Both institutions are forming new Internal Advisory Councils (IAC) of frontline staff and people detained to inform policy changes.
- “We are proud to work with Cook and San Francisco County jail leaders because of their demonstrated commitment to wellness for all people impacted by incarceration.
- Initiatives that have garnered national attention include Cook County implementing trauma-informed, contact visitation and San Francisco County making all jail phone calls free .
- The inaugural HSAA will convene through February 2024, after which time participating agencies will independently continue their reform efforts.