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Sheriff Donna Buckley

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207 total appearances

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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

I said to someone I could see why some people fall back into bad habits. Luckily, I did not have a drug and alcohol issue, and I have a family that's there to support me. But it's still a tough road some days. So I truly just want to say thank you for making what could have been a real nightmare for me much more bearable.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

I said to someone I could see why some people fall back into bad habits. Luckily, I did not have a drug and alcohol issue, and I have a family that's there to support me. But it's still a tough road some days. So I truly just want to say thank you for making what could have been a real nightmare for me much more bearable.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

I said to someone I could see why some people fall back into bad habits. Luckily, I did not have a drug and alcohol issue, and I have a family that's there to support me. But it's still a tough road some days. So I truly just want to say thank you for making what could have been a real nightmare for me much more bearable.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

When people ask me what jail was like, they are surprised when I say it could have been much worse or it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I used my time wisely and came out with a plan and with several books ready to go. I hope you continue your support of the women's program, and if I can ever be of help, please let me know.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

When people ask me what jail was like, they are surprised when I say it could have been much worse or it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I used my time wisely and came out with a plan and with several books ready to go. I hope you continue your support of the women's program, and if I can ever be of help, please let me know.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

When people ask me what jail was like, they are surprised when I say it could have been much worse or it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I used my time wisely and came out with a plan and with several books ready to go. I hope you continue your support of the women's program, and if I can ever be of help, please let me know.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Would you consider a program for released inmates I would be in even if I have to travel? So that's her words. Another example, we had someone who has been in custody in Barnstable County for the majority of his adult life, and he's probably in his 50s or 60s. He was here when I was here as general counsel. He was here when I came in as sheriff.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Would you consider a program for released inmates I would be in even if I have to travel? So that's her words. Another example, we had someone who has been in custody in Barnstable County for the majority of his adult life, and he's probably in his 50s or 60s. He was here when I was here as general counsel. He was here when I came in as sheriff.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Would you consider a program for released inmates I would be in even if I have to travel? So that's her words. Another example, we had someone who has been in custody in Barnstable County for the majority of his adult life, and he's probably in his 50s or 60s. He was here when I was here as general counsel. He was here when I came in as sheriff.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

But through the work that we did, sort of refocusing instead of just housing that person, we worked with the Department of Mental Health. And it wasn't easy, but we were finally able, even though he was a client of the Department of Mental Health, they kept denying him services. So what we were able to do was to figure out, you know, how are we going to house this person?

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

But through the work that we did, sort of refocusing instead of just housing that person, we worked with the Department of Mental Health. And it wasn't easy, but we were finally able, even though he was a client of the Department of Mental Health, they kept denying him services. So what we were able to do was to figure out, you know, how are we going to house this person?

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

But through the work that we did, sort of refocusing instead of just housing that person, we worked with the Department of Mental Health. And it wasn't easy, but we were finally able, even though he was a client of the Department of Mental Health, they kept denying him services. So what we were able to do was to figure out, you know, how are we going to house this person?

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Anyway, the person had housing. The person finally had support and stayed out of here for the longest time ever. Found himself back here recently, but then those charges were dismissed. But the behavior, this person was a high-maintenance person, self-injurious, but that behavior didn't exist the last time they came back. And when the charges were dismissed— They had a stable place to go back to.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Anyway, the person had housing. The person finally had support and stayed out of here for the longest time ever. Found himself back here recently, but then those charges were dismissed. But the behavior, this person was a high-maintenance person, self-injurious, but that behavior didn't exist the last time they came back. And when the charges were dismissed— They had a stable place to go back to.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Anyway, the person had housing. The person finally had support and stayed out of here for the longest time ever. Found himself back here recently, but then those charges were dismissed. But the behavior, this person was a high-maintenance person, self-injurious, but that behavior didn't exist the last time they came back. And when the charges were dismissed— They had a stable place to go back to.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

So that's the kind of stuff that we see all the time, but we're working on it.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

So that's the kind of stuff that we see all the time, but we're working on it.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

So that's the kind of stuff that we see all the time, but we're working on it.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Well, thank you. I, as you can tell, am passionate about this. I believe as a sheriff, our job is public safety. And the best way to keep the public safe is to make sure that when people leave our jails, they don't come back. Public isn't their next victim. That's why we do what we do.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Sheriff Donna Buckley:How One Sheriff is Reducing Recidivism Through Compassion

Well, thank you. I, as you can tell, am passionate about this. I believe as a sheriff, our job is public safety. And the best way to keep the public safe is to make sure that when people leave our jails, they don't come back. Public isn't their next victim. That's why we do what we do.