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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 27 2018 Substance Abuse Minutes MEETING MINUTES CJCC SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE November 27, 2018 8:30 AM SCCSC Room 172 St. Croix County Services Center - Room 172 - 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER The November 27, 2018 meeting of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)- Substance Abuse Sub Committee was called to order by Chair Fred Johnson at approximately 8:30 AM. Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Fred Johnson St. Croix County Chair Present Scott Knudson St. Croix County Sheriff Present Kathleen Avoles St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Others in Attendance: Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, Community Member Alicia Duven, Drug Court Coordinator Kimberly Kitzberger, Public Health Administrator Kelli Engen, School Representative Patrick Olson, UWRF Professor Phillip Galli, Drug Investigator Justin Johnson , Drug Investigator Mike O'Keefe, CJCC Coordinator Mike O'Keefe, MINUTES APPROVAL 1. CJCC Substance Abuse Subcommittee – Regular Meeting – October 23, 2018 8:00 AM Chair Fred Johnson asked if after review of the October 23, 2018 minutes if any changes needed to be made. With nothing noted a motion was made by Sheriff Knutson and was seconded by Kate Avoles. A voice vote was taken and all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Knudson, Sheriff SECONDER: Kathleen Avoles, Vice Chair AYES: Fred Johnson, Scott Knudson, Kathleen Avoles PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Fred Johnson opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. No Public Comment. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Community Justice Collaborating Council Substance Abuse Subcommittee Membership The Community Justice Collaborating Council Substance Abuse Subcommittee members had invited several potential additional members to today's meeting. Introductions of those around the table were made and why each of them was recommended as an additional member to this subcommittee was discussed. A motion was made by Sheriff Knutson to add as official voting members all those introduced including; Alicia Duven (Citizen Member), Julie Krings HHS Children Services, Kimberly Kitzburger Drug Court ,Kelli Engen HHS Public Health, Patrick Olson School Rep., Phillip Galli UWRF, Justin Johnson Drug Investigator, Michael O’Keefe Drug Investigator, and Mike O’Keefe (CJCC Courts) this was seconded by Kate Avoles. A voice vote was taken, all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Knudson, Sheriff SECONDER: Kathleen Avoles, Vice Chair AYES: Fred Johnson, Scott Knudson, Kathleen Avoles 2. Community Justice Collaborating Council Substance Abuse Subcommittee Work Plan Priority The Community Justice Collaborating Council Substance Abuse Subcommittee continued to discuss possible areas to focus their priority area of work. At the October 23, 2018 meeting a preliminary priority to focus on methamphetamine abuse was determined. The Subcommittee, along with its additional members, agreed that Methamphetamine (Meth) is the predominate drug in the area; it is easily accessed with our close proximity to the Twin Cities metro. The group highlighted several other concerning areas that need continued focus. Alcohol still seems to be a root of the problem as a gateway drug, although the variety of drugs used in Vaping are also becoming more of an issue. There is increased use especially by youth and assorted Vaping items are readily available online making it easy for youth to purchase and keep their usage very discreet. Further discussion was had on various initiatives and programs that are already implemented involving various entities within area communities across the county. Some of those highlighted are Living Well Together, started by educators, which is focused on drug use and mental health concerns. Another is the Youth Risk Behavior Survey which is given to students in area school systems, with focus on being trauma informed. Many area schools and entities have been trained on being trauma sensitive and are looking to committees like this to help in determining what additional needs there are. Feedback from parents and what would help them turn things around would be a key to stopping the cycle within families. Prevention and education, starting at a very young age, will be the priority area to include methamphetamine abuse. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Community Justice Collaborating Council Substance Abuse Subcommittee Work Plan The Subcommittee discussed a work plan that will help put focus on the priority areas of prevention, education and early intervention. Ideas discussed include: *Mapping - services already available within the county and determining the gaps. Patrick Olson shared that the school has done a gap analysis and he will share this with Kelli Engen. Kelli will focus her work on the mapping project, so members are asked to submit to her any information you have on work that is already being done. Kelli will also reach out to Kevin Hamlin from the Sheriff's office regarding his work with the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force. * Tracking - Julie Krings will implement better tracking of the particular drug type involved in Child Protection cases. The Sheriff's Office will work on updating their Records Management System (RMS) for data tracking to also require a particular drug type to be listed. This should helps us to be certain our focus on Meth is correct. Will also look to see if there are ways to determine drug use within other county services like Behavioral Health, the Jail, and Treatment Court. * Service Recipient Voice- Kimberly Kitzburger and Alicia Duven will work to reach out to those they have connections with either at a personal level or within drug court. They will look to find people at various stages of their recovery and ask the questions of how did this start for them, what were the root causes. Also find out what has helped and not helped. Discussed the potential of a survey given to clients across various county programs. * Funding- identify any grants available to be addressed at a future date * Areas to work on later - Reach out to other counties like Polk and Pierce, other communities and school districts. Reach out to The Northwoods Coalition and also check on what information The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board might be able to share. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Establish Meeting Schedule of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Substance Abuse Subcommittee A meeting schedule of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Substance Abuse Subcommittee was discussed and determined. The CJCC Substance Abuse Subcommittee will meet on Dec. 20th @ 1:30 for the next meeting, but moving forward meetings will generally be held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM at St Croix County Services Center, Dorset Lane, New Richmond. This meeting schedule will start on January 24, 2019. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Additional membership From Sheriff's Dept. Crime Data Analyst, Kevin Hamlin to show us the Risk Terrain Model ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Treatment Court Graduation on Dec. 12th @ 9:30 in Courtroom 4, Hudson. Also 8:30 Wed. mornings is Treatment Court, feel free to come observe. ADJOURN Chair Johnson called this meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 AM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Dec. 20th @ 8:30 At St Croix County Services Center, Dorset Lane New Richmond. Moving forward meetings will generally be held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM at St Croix County Services Center, Dorset Lane New Richmond.