<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2117852/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Sheriff Donna Buckley shares her journey from attorney to becoming the first female sheriff in Barnstable County's 333-year history, along with her innovative approach to transforming incarceration through mental health support, comprehensive case management, and post-release services.<br><br>• Buckley's background as legal counsel representing public employees, including police officers and educators<br>• How the prevalence of mental health issues and addiction in jails inspired her to run for sheriff<br>• The role of Barnstable County Sheriff's Office in managing the jail, criminal investigations, and emergency services<br>• Jails functioning as "de facto mental health and addiction treatment" facilities due to lack of proper infrastructure<br>• Implementation of a case management model to ensure personalized support for every incarcerated individual<br>• Training corrections officers in mental health first aid and cognitive behavioral therapy<br>• The newly opened Bridge Center that provides comprehensive post-release support services<br>• Development of specialized programming for women that addresses their unique needs<br>• Success stories of individuals breaking the cycle of recidivism through proper support and resources<br>• Sheriff Buckley's philosophy: "The best way to keep the public safe is to make sure that when people leave our jails, they don't come back"<br><br>To learn more about Sheriff Buckley's approach or to share your story, visit TonyMantor.com and click on Contact.<br><br><br></p><p>https://tonymantor.com<br>https://Facebook.com/tonymantor<br>https://instagram.com/tonymantor<br>https://twitter.com/tonymantor<br>https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic<br>intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild<br>Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)</p>