The Bexar County, Texas Jail Diversion Program: Measuring Benefits

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County Examples & SolutionsThis policy report describes the criminal justice costs that are avoided because of the Bexar County Jail Diversion program. The diversion program relies on a multi-pronged approach, including pre- and post-booking interventions. Costs were estimated using state data as well as case-level costs from similar programs. Studies of cost-effectiveThe Bexar County, Texas Jail Diversion Program: Measuring BenefitsNovember 7, 2016November 7, 2016, 3:30 pm
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The Bexar County, Texas Jail Diversion Program: Measuring Benefits
This policy report describes the criminal justice costs that are avoided because of the Bexar County Jail Diversion program. The diversion program relies on a multi-pronged approach, including pre- and post-booking interventions. Costs were estimated using state data as well as case-level costs from similar programs. Studies of cost-effectiveness and other outcomes can help build and sustain support for a strategy that involves multiple stakeholders.
This policy report describes the criminal justice costs that are avoided because of the Bexar County Jail Diversion program. The diversion program relies on a multi-pronged approach, including pre- and post-booking interventions. Costs wer2016-11-07County Examples & Solutions2017-10-23
This policy report describes the criminal justice costs that are avoided because of the Bexar County Jail Diversion program. The diversion program relies on a multi-pronged approach, including pre- and post-booking interventions. Costs were estimated using state data as well as case-level costs from similar programs. Studies of cost-effectiveness and other outcomes can help build and sustain support for a strategy that involves multiple stakeholders.
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