YWCA sexual assault services MOU for prison and Youth Intervention Center
Lancaster County
Summary
A deal with the YWCA — the state-designated provider of sexual assault services for the county prison and Youth Intervention Center — was pulled from the agenda. The solicitor says the MOU needs updating and the county is studying whether other providers or competitive bidding should be considered.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The prior in-person counseling contract cost up to $8,000; the hotline remains in place at no new cost while the review continues.
Inmates at the county prison and youth at the Youth Intervention Center who need sexual assault counseling and hotline services.
Delayed agreement leaves a gap in services beyond the hotline that inmates currently rely on.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Sep 22, 2026
Inmate services at the county prison have been limited to a hotline for about three years while the county renegotiates the YWCA contract. A public clash erupted over whether Commissioner Yoder improperly pushed for a vendor before due diligence finished, and the state prison audit begins this week.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Sep 15, 2026
A deal with the YWCA — the state-designated provider of sexual assault services for the county prison and Youth Intervention Center — was pulled from the agenda. The solicitor says the MOU needs updating and the county is studying whether other providers or competitive bidding should be considered.
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