#KnowAlameda
County
The Justice Reinvestment Coalition of Alameda County (JRC/AC) is launching a political education campaign #KnowAlamedaCounty to educate youth and the Bay Area population to actively participate in local and national government decisions. We want to get Alameda County residents excited to make a difference and for them to make decisions based on adequate knowledge of government regulations. Our goal is to empower the people of Alameda County, particularly youth, to get involved and be aware of the positive changes they can incite within their communities.
Our political education campaign provides background information on elected officials and how Bay Area residents can get involved. That means giving marginalized communities a voice through knowledge and self-empowerment.
#KnowAlameda
County
District Attorney
One of the many roles of the District Attorney is to decide whether to charge someone of a crime, and if so, for what crime.
County Sheriff
The County Sheriff oversees the county jail, patrols unincorporated areas of the county, and is the corner, among many other things.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors oversees the county budget, adopts an annual budget, and appoints many important positions in the Alameda County government.
Probation Chief
The probation department oversees people coming home from incarceration, as well as juvenile justice.
Public Defender
The Public Defender is the "people's attorney;" they advocate on behalf of someone being tried at court.
Judges
California judges have enormous influence on the outcome of someone's case in court.
