Marathon County Public Safety Committee - 8/11/26

The Marathon County Public Safety Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss updates on the county's treatment court program and supportive housing initiatives. The treatment court presentation detailed the program's structure, participant eligibility, supervision methods, and success rates, highlighting data collected through the Department of Justice's CORE system and analyzed via PowerBI. The committee reviewed participant outcomes, including graduation rates and recidivism, and compared local success rates to state averages. Additionally, the meeting covered the Hope House program operated by North Central Healthcare, which provides supportive sober living housing for justice-involved individuals. Funding for Hope House was discussed, noting participant rent contributions supplemented by county tax levies. The committee acknowledged the critical role of supportive housing in the continuum of care for individuals in recovery and identified a need for expanded resources. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement actions were reported during the meeting.