The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday delayed a vote on a proposed contract between the District Attorney’s Office and Bakersfield Recovery Services for operations at the Family Justice Center.
The proposed contract would allow Bakersfield Recovery Services to take over occupancy at the Family Justice Center and provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an email, a spokesperson for the District Attorney’s Office said “there are a few remaining steps to complete before the process is finalized.”
Advocates urged county leaders to prioritize victims as the process continues…