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Community Connectors
On May 27, 2010 the Alameda County PLACE MATTERS team held their fouth "Community Connectors" event. The purpose of this event was to brainstorm recommendations for the PLACE MATTERS Local Policy Agenda.
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Can Health Care Treat Crime?
A growing national movement seeks to connect ex-offenders with health care services. Many people say it makes financial sense. Some say it can possibly reduce crime.
...Healthy Oakland, which received its state medical clinic license last year, takes a public-health approach to public safety. This past fiscal year, the clinic received $1.2 million from the county to serve as a one-stop health and social services center for the poor. In addition to its clinic, the "Save a Life Wellness Center," visitors can get help signing up for housing, employment, food stamps, even tax preparation.
