Criminal Justice Advisory Board DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS: Department Contact Info: Phone: 610-478-6208Email: cjab@countyofberks.com All Berks County Employees and anyone entering county buildings must wear a mask or they will be denied entrance. County of Berks Offices are currently open only to individuals with appointments and to conduct essential business. Essential business refers to those functions that cannot be postponed or conducted remotely.If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com. Mission Statement "To enable Criminal Justice and related agencies to work together to improve the quality of like within Berks County." High Level Goals Development of a system-wide, evidence-based approach to sentencing, supervision and treatmentDevelopment of a systemic approach to reduce/respond to violent crime and drug-related crime. Increase juvenile programming in the areas of youth violence and truancySupport the implementation and enhancement of criminal justice technology initiativesTo reduce recidivism and jail overcrowding and increase public safety through the use of cost effective and efficient reentry initiatives.Develop evidence based approaches including the Stepping Up initiative that respond to the prevention, intervention and treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders. Contact Information Address: Criminal Justice Advisory Board633 Court StreetReading, PA 19601 Phone: 610-478-6208 ext. 3656 Email: CJAB@countyofberks.com Quick Links Goals and Objectives Criminal Justice Advisory Board Membership Group