AA5FEC69246A9E3A87258816006F4503 Hearing Summary

Senators Coleman and Hinrichsen explained House Bill 22-1003, concerning creating a grant program to fund projects that reduce crime among youth, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.  They discussed youth recidivism, violence, and incarceration. 

Committee members asked questions about programs eligible for grant funding and related measurements of success. 

Joe Thome, representing Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, testified in support of the bill. He discussed cost-savings, education, employment, mentoring, and other other early interventions. 

The witness answered questions from the committee about restorative justice, grant requirements, definitions of success, and longitudinal tracking. 

Mrs. Dana Duran, representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She discussed connecting youth to agencies for services. 

She answered questions about Boys & Girls Clubs. 

Paula Mattas, representing Mesa County Partners, testified in support of the bill.  She discussed costs savings and interventions. 

Committee members asked questions about measurements of success. 

Committee members commented on the merits of the bill.