National Association of Counties
On this Data-Driven Justice call learn how jurisdictions across the country are implementing diversion methods that are meeting their communities' needs. Counties are utilizing diversion methods ranging from Crisis Intervention Training to post-arrest diversion programs for those with serious mental illness. Participants can see how the San Antonio (Texas) Police Department was able to develop a mobile crisis unit and reduce the number of people with mental illness being sent to the ER and jail. Additionally, participants can learn how Miami-Dade County, Fla., was able to bring together stakeholders to map out itsmental health and criminal justice systems and reduce the number of people entering the criminal justice system. This call did not feature slides.
<p>Reducing the number of people in jail for technical violations can help decrease jail populations and improve outcomes and compliance with supervision conditions.
<p>Reducing the number of people arrested and booked into jails for low-level offenses and misdemeanors through diversion and citations, as well as outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court or not paying fines and fees, can h
<p>Reducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.</p>
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<p>All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency preven
<p>NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
