Completing a six-month substance use disorder treatment in lieu of arrest and prosecution for minor crimes may reduce the risk of arrest, incarceration or fatal overdose, according to a new study ...

A crisis response agency that helps keep struggling Atlantans out of the criminal justice system went more than three months without pay after the city stalled on renewing its contract. The Policing ...

Residents can once again rely on ATL311 for help in emergencies involving people experiencing mental health and substance abuse crises, after a monthslong battle between the city and its founding ...

Atlanta officials and the Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative have reached a new, multi-year agreement after days of back-and-forth between the city and PAD leaders. Originally, the Atlanta ...

At Monday’s meeting, the Atlanta City Council approved a $5 million, two-year contract with Policing Alternatives and Diversion Services. The contract starts on Jan. 1, 2025. According to the ...

Late last year, a teenager was caught by Baltimore Police in operation of a stolen vehicle. But instead of arresting the juvenile and sending them through the normal process of the criminal justice ...

(The Center Square) – On Monday, the Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee heard from some members of law enforcement voicing support for pre-arrest diversion programs. SURSAC is a ...

A program designed to divert young offenders away from the criminal justice system in Baltimore City is facing criticism as concern grows over a lack of accountability for offenders. The SideStep ...

Earlier this week, the State Court Solicitor’s Office donated items received from participants in the State Court Pre-Trial ...

Baltimore City has spent more than $800,000 on a program aimed at diverting first-time young offenders from the criminal justice system, but questions about effectiveness and data sharing remain.

We have received text from H.R. 2668: Diversion And Rehabilitation Transformation Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-04-07, and currently has 14 cosponsors. Here is a short summary of the ...