Residents say Project Bridge gives access to therapy, certificates and more stable conditions

During the Community Corrections presentation, commissioners viewed brief resident testimony about Project Bridge.

One resident described practical advantages at the program: "The housing was better. There's more free time. There's less lockdown... There's free phone calls, better food... you're gonna be a 100% more comfortable here." Another resident said Project Bridge helped him obtain certificates to show a judge: "It helped me get certificates so I can show the judge that I've been working on myself besides just sitting around in the cell."

Director Monica Long told commissioners Project Bridge was launched in April 2025 to alleviate capacity and overcrowding while providing programming to pre‑sentenced residents; staff said Project Bridge participation and cross‑departmental partnerships (corrections, public health, sheriff's office) make the program possible. Commissioners asked for outcome data that tracks whether certificates or programming change sentencing or recidivism outcomes; staff said longer‑term results will require better post‑release tracking and a case management tool.