Coined after the County’s unifying vision, the “One Washington County Oregon” Podcast aims to share stories that showcase how multiple departments, teams, and individuals across the organization work together to serve and enrich the Washington County community. The podcast will feature at least one new segment every month. Each segment will feature 30- to 45-minute discussions on topics ranging from public safety and justice to elections.
The “One Washington County Oregon” podcast joins a vibrant suite of existing county communication channels aimed to promote public awareness of critical community issues, public policy initiatives, county news and information, and upcoming community events.
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- Topic 3 | Juvenile Crime Intervention Strategies with Dr. Jennifer Cearley
In the latest episode, we explore the mission and services of the Washington County Juvenile Department and hear from Interim Director Jennifer Cearley about efforts to support at-risk youth and their families through the process of behavior change and accountability. The conversation highlights the level of crisis that our young people are currently experiencing and how the Juvenile Department works with community partners to encourage post-traumatic growth and help youth learn skills to be successful.
- Topic 2 | Decoding Washington County’s Elections Office: A Candid Conversation about Voting Processes
In these episodes, we’re sitting down first with Washington County’s Elections Manager, Dan Forester, to discuss what really happens to your ballot once it leaves your hands. Whether you drop it in a ballot box or send it through the mail, we’ll explore the step-by-step process that ensures every vote is counted accurately and unravel the mysteries of the vote by mail system, while discovering the behind-the-scenes efforts that safeguard our election. Next we spotlight the Voter Assistance team and their dedicated efforts to reduce barriers to voting through education, outreach and personalized support.
- Topic 1 | Community Corrections with Nate Gaoiran
This inaugural set of One Washington County Oregon episodes features a lively conversation between host Julie McCloud, assistant communications officer, and Nate Gaoiran, director of the Washington County Department of Community Corrections (WCCC). The conversation highlights the WCCC’s mission of providing community supervision for justice-involved individuals who are on probation, parole or who are serving a sentence within the minimum-security Community Corrections Center.