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Summary of the Stakeholder Interviews and Service Site Calls
Composition
The purpose of the “ Stage 1 Stakeholder Interviews ” portion of the approach was to identify high-level issues for behavio and qualify service site locations , and to help inform Stage 2 and Stage 3 strategic planning activities . During Stage 1 , app stakeholder interviews were conducted with individuals including , but not limited to , the following :
• Direct service providers
• Funding authority representatives
• Non-profiit agency leaders
• Project leaders
• Public Health officials
• Public safety officials and other members of the criminal justice system
• Public school system officials
In addition , over 70 service providers in Polk County were contacted to gather additional information about their services