Douglas County Documents Hub

A University of Kansas study examines how transportation gaps limit access to healthy, affordable food in Lawrence and Douglas County.

Douglas County's 2019-2022 justice plan aims to reduce incarceration, address racial disparities, improve data, and strengthen community communication.

Douglas County's Community Corrections Advisory Board met in October 2019 to approve reports, discuss a new office location, and plan a drug court program.

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council meets January 14 to review a behavioral health court evaluation and discuss ongoing work group initiatives.

Douglas County's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council discussed hiring a new coordinator, leadership training, trauma-informed care, and budget priorities for upcoming initiatives.

Douglas County's justice council reviewed progress reducing mental illness in jail and discussed new tools to support people in crisis.

Douglas County's Drug Court offers eligible adults facing felony charges treatment and support instead of jail time to overcome substance use issues.

Douglas County's Drug Court offers eligible adults treatment and support instead of jail time to help them overcome substance use and avoid reoffending.

This contract outlines the rules, responsibilities, and rights participants agree to follow while taking part in Douglas County's Drug Court program.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging requests $65,583 from Douglas County to help seniors stay independent through meals, case management, and support services.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging asks Douglas County to restore $10,000 in funding to help keep seniors living independently at home.

Douglas County's 2020 legislative priorities focus on funding a mental health crisis center and expanding the South Lawrence Trafficway.

Vinland Fair Board requests $4,000 from Douglas County to help fund its free, volunteer-run community fair in 2020.

Van Go, Inc. requests $20,000 from Douglas County in 2020 to fund job training and mental health support for at-risk youth.

Trinity In-Home Care requests $30,000 from Douglas County to continue providing in-home support services for elderly and disabled residents.

The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center requests $5,000 from Douglas County to support crisis services, counseling, and prevention programs for survivors.

The Children's Shelter requests $275,495 from Douglas County in 2020 to fund emergency youth placement and truancy prevention programs.

Senior Resource Center requests $574,700 from Douglas County in 2020 to expand services as it returns to its newly renovated Lawrence facility.

Lawrence Humane Society requests $43,000 from Douglas County in 2020 to help cover costs of sheltering stray and homeless animals.

Lawrence Community Shelter requests $115,000 from Douglas County in 2020 to continue providing emergency shelter services to homeless individuals.