Jackson County, Oregon, USA

JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
10 S OAKDALE AVE
MEDFORD, OR 97501

September 27, 2023

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County Close-Up

Thank you for visiting the Jackson County Close-Up page. You will find a series of video stories that show what is happening around the County.

You will discover what the different departments do and what drives them to work so hard for the citizens of Jackson County. You will find better understanding of why they are so committed to a safe and healthy place to live.

You will meet the people that work for you and what is on their minds. You will find out how citizen involvement shapes the direction of the county and about rules of governance.

We will discuss hot topics, things you may not know, and we may even surprise you. Enjoy your time as you look "Close-Up" with your Jackson County Government.

Local Public Safety Coordinating Council...

The Recovery Opportunity Court program is up for a grant renewal. Here is their request for a letter of support with their application.

June Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting:...

At this month's meeting, we heard about how often mental health and substance abuse treatment are accessed in our community.

Juvenile Justice: Mental Health Program

Serena Hoke from Options for Southern Oregon partners with Jackson County Juvenile Justice to provide mental health treatment and services to youth in the Detention and Residential programs.

Juvenile Justice: Break the Cycle Program

Break the Cycle is a bicycle program where a group of justice-involved youth ride mountain bikes twice a week and attend groups while learning to break unhealthy cycles in life.

Juvenile Justice: Detention Education Program

County Close-Up

Cara Ayres is the School instructor for students in the Juvenile Detention facility.

Juvenile Justice: Detention - What's It Like?

County Close-Up

What is a youth’s day-to-day experience like in detention?

Juvenile Justice: Changes in Juvenile Justice

County Close-Up

Over the last few decades, the Juvenile Justice department has made significant changes to its approach to rehabilitating youth offenders.

Juvenile Justice: Diversion Program

County Close-Up

Diversion Agreements help juveniles avoid court and convictions as long as they abide by certain conditions meant to help right the wrongs they have
committed.