71A0909C417806FE872584790057EE16 Hearing Summary

Ms. Christie Donner, non-legislative committee member and Executive Director of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, initiated a discussion about women in the criminal justice system, and parole issues involving this population. Committee members received fact sheets concerning women returning to prison from parole (Attachment A), and probation (Attachment B), the first prepared by the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition and the second prepared by the Division of Probation Services. Ms. Donner discussed the information in these documents, including the circumstances that result in women returning to prison. Director Tapia provided an overview of Attachment B. Discussion ensued regarding the committee's charge and the day's activities.

Discussion ensued regarding potential legislation for addressing issues that result in women entering the criminal justice system. Ms. Donner responded to questions regarding the data in Attachment A, and the phenomena of addiction and "walk aways."

Discussion continued regarding ways to keep parolees from recidivating, particularly women.