Advisory Board: CAB Programs & Services Subcommittee
Subject: Focus Groups Logistics and Planning
Presenter: Tiffany Anaya, Subcommittee Chair
Information:
The CAB Programs & Services Subcommittee is developing a structured approach to conducting focus groups with justice-involved individuals to gather feedback on service awareness, access, and participant experiences with services. Findings will inform future Community Advisory Board (CAB) recommendations.
Referral History and Update:
The Subcommittee has prioritized engaging individuals with lived experience to better understand service awareness, access, and participants' experiences with services, with focus group planning that includes both in-custody and post-release populations.
Previous discussions included a potential in-custody focus group partnership with educational programs, with confirmation that CAB could facilitate focus groups during class time. For post-release focus groups, the Subcommittee discussed partnering with program staff, County agencies, reentry hubs, and educational programs to support outreach, coordination, and participant engagement for individuals within 90 days of release.
The Subcommittee will refine focus group questions, confirm facilitation requirements, and coordinate with identified partners and program sites to finalize implementation. Standardized pre- and post-focus group questions will also be developed prior to implementation. Updates and recommendations will be brought forward to the full CAB as planning progresses.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
The Subcommittee will continue efforts to finalize focus group tools, logistics, and implementation procedures.