What is the reason for having so many decisionmakers be part of the Steering Committee?
The composition of the Steering Committee should reflect the existing resources necessary to respond to specific problems. As an example, if the committee chose reentry as a primary focus then it would want to include representatives from an array of control systems (i.e., community corrections, law enforcement, parole, and the judiciary reentry court) and support systems (i.e., remedial education, employment readiness, mental health, substance abuse, housing, faith-based) to ensure an appropriate response, that is, the deployment of the necessary services. These committee members could be appointed for 1- to 3-year terms. It is also important to realize that decisionmakers often work together on a variety of efforts in the community and as a result they can help influence other decisionmakers to participate and provide resources. We strongly recommend that sites consider representatives from the following (and possibly other organizations, as appropriate): • City Government Decisionma
