New JDAI sites frequently visit one of five model JDAI sites around the country to learn about new programs and approaches to youth in the justice system that could work in their own jurisdictions. JDAI model sites are recognized as models because of their long history of success with JDAI and juvenile justice reform, including reductions in incarceration and significant improvements to public safety. Santa Cruz is recognized for many different achievements, including its development of community-based alternatives to detention, effective interventions with gang-involved youth, and a nearly 50% reduction in felony arrests of youth since joining JDAI. Santa Cruz also has a national reputation for building positive relationships with communities of color in their jurisdiction through their law enforcement and justice system partners, and they have been recognized for groundbreaking work on reducing racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile justice system. There was a delegation of 11, nine from Pulaski County and two from DHS-Division of Youth Services.

Last year taxpayers helped to provide approximately 300 spay and neuter surgeries to pets in Pulaski County. In 2018, we want to exceed that number with a voluntary $5 contribution toward the Pulaski County Spay/Neuter fund on personal property tax, business tax and new this year—real estate tax bills.

Residents have two options to GIVE 5: use the payment coupon when paying by check or if paying online, check the “animal control” box on the web site.

Also new this year, taxpayers have the option to give more than $5 if he or she chooses. See the tax payment coupon for more information.

Every dollar donated will subsidize spay/neuter services for pets of Pulaski County residents who cannot afford the cost to spay/neuter on their own.

The spay/neuter fund was created in an effort to reduce the animal shelter population and the stray pet population. Each year in Pulaski County, residents will surrender, rehome or abandon approximately 30,000 to 40,000 cats and dogs. About half will enter one of five city shelters in the county, while the rest will be neglected, possibly dumped, many of them surviving on their own—only about ten percent will have been spayed or neutered.

For more information on how or where to pay your business, real estate or personal property tax, visit https://pulaskicountytreasurer.net/.  For more information on future spay/neuter events follow https://www.facebook.com/PulaskiAR/.

LITTLE ROCK – The following is a list of public appearances by Judge Barry Hyde from Sunday, Feb. 11 through Saturday, Feb. 16, 2018:

Sunday, February 11

World War I Tree Dedication

MacArthur Park

Corner of East 9^th and Commerce Streets, Little Rock, AR 72201

2:00 pm

Tuesday, February 13

North Little Rock School District – Community Involvement Council

2700 North Polar Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114

11:30 am

Schedule is subject to change.

CONTACT: Communications Director Cozetta Jones (cjones@pulaskicounty.net or 501-340-8523)

Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde’s Public Schedule: January 30 – February 2

LITTLE ROCK – The following is a list of public appearances by Judge Barry Hyde from Monday, January 29, 2018 through Friday, February 2, 2018:

No public events scheduled.

Schedule is subject to change.
CONTACT: Communications Director Cozetta Jones (cjones@pulaskicounty.net or 501-340-8523)