Commission on the Status of Women
Women Involved in the Criminal Justice System Forum
The Commission on the Status of Women invites you to join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM for a Women Involved in the Criminal Justice System Forum.
This forum will explore the experiences, challenges, and needs of women involved in the criminal justice system. It will bring together women with lived experience, advocates, experts, service providers, and community leaders to share testimony and discuss critical issues.
Due to limited seating, this will be a hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual participation available.
Join in person:
Human Resources Large Training Room
575 Administration Drive, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Limited seating is available for public participants.
Join virtually via Zoom:
Participate by computer, table, or smartphone application. Go to: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/85617035161?pwd=WN1tb6EpmiR8fkS5hdl4HdaVnEaa4Q.1
Webinar ID: 856 1703 5161
Passcode: 404335
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
We hope you will join us for this important conversation and help amplify the voices and experiences of women impacted by the criminal justice system.
Un Foro sobre Mujeres Involucradas en el Sistema de Justicia Penal
La Comisión sobre la Condición de la Mujer le invita a acompañarnos el jueves 8 de octubre de 2026, de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m., para un Foro sobre Mujeres Involucradas en el Sistema de Justicia Penal.
Este foro explorará las experiencias, los desafíos y las necesidades de las mujeres involucradas en el sistema de justicia penal. Reunirá a mujeres con experiencia directa, defensoras, personas expertas, proveedores de servicios y líderes comunitarios para compartir testimonios y conversar sobre temas críticos.
Debido a que el espacio es limitado, este será un evento híbrido, con participación presencial y virtual.
Participe en persona:
Sala Grande de Capacitación de Recursos Humanos
575 Administration Drive, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Hay espacio limitado para participantes del público.
Participe virtualmente por Zoom:
Participe desde una computadora, tableta o aplicación para teléfono inteligente. Ingrese a: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/85617035161?pwd=WN1tb6EpmiR8fkS5hdl4HdaVnEaa4Q.1
ID del seminario web: 856 1703 5161
Código de acceso: 404335
Se proporcionarán refrigerios y bebidas.
Habrá interpretación al español disponible.
Esperamos que pueda acompañarnos en esta importante conversación y ayudar a amplificar las voces y experiencias de las mujeres afectadas por el sistema de justicia penal.
Proclaiming August 26, 2026 as Women's Equality Day in Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors passed a Gold Resolution on August 25, 2026, proclaiming August 26, 2026, as Women’s Equality Day in Sonoma County. The Commission on the Status of Women, alongside National Organization for Women President Amy Nykamp, accepted the Gold Resolution in recognition of this important occasion.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors recognizes Women's History Month in Sonoma County
On March 10, 2026, the County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors adopted a Gold Resolution, requested by the Commission on the Status of Women, recognizing Women’s History Month in Sonoma County. This resolution highlights and celebrates the significant contributions, accomplishments, and leadership of women who have helped shape the county’s social, economic, cultural, and civic life.
50th Year Celebration!
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, past and present Commissioners of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women gathered in celebration of the Commission’s establishment. The milestone was honored with a resolution from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the offices of Congressmen Huffman and Thompson, and certificates from the California State Legislature representing Senators McGuire and Cabaldon and Assemblymembers Aguiar-Curry, Connolly, and Rogers.
SoCo Chat Interview: Commission on the Status of Women
Janice Blalock, former commissioner of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women, was interviewed by Paul Gullixson, the County’s Communications Manager. They talked about the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Sonoma County report that reveals some surprising insights into how women and girls are faring in Sonoma County.
Upcoming Events
Impact of ICE enforcement on immigrant women and children in Sonoma County 2025
On January 8, 2026, the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women approved a position paper examining the impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement on immigrant women and children in Sonoma County. The position paper was developed through a Commission-hosted hearing held on September 11, 2025, which created space to share some of the real-life experiences of immigrant women in Sonoma County dealing with ICE enforcement and better understand the impact on their lives and their families through their eyes. Speakers were selected from different parts of the County, different social and civil roles, and different perspectives.
Women, Longevity & Equity: A Community Conversation
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women released a new position paper examining the growing challenges facing older women in Sonoma County, including economic insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to essential services. Shaped by lifelong inequities such as lower wages, caregiving responsibilities, and longer life expectancy, many older women struggle to access support within fragmented and underfunded systems. Drawing on expert panel discussions and community testimony, the paper highlights these interconnected issues and calls for improved coordination, housing assistance, transportation, caregiving resources, and access to information and services.
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