Atlanta renews jail diversion contract with nonprofit PAD ... - Axios
2 days ago · The messy saga over who will provide jail diversion services in Atlanta ended last week, after an online back-and-forth between the city and the nonprofit that's led the effort for years.. Why it matters: Atlanta's primary jail is already troubled with overcrowding and other issues, making it vital to find solutions to steer at-risk people — like those struggling with housing or substance ...
Jail diversion services in limbo after PAD and City of Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After months of tension with the City of Atlanta, a nonprofit that provides resources to help people in crisis avoid jail has rejected a new contract, according ...
Update: Atlanta's jail diversion program resumes services after
Atlanta’s jail diversion program resumed services today, Jan. 6, after a months-long contract dispute with Mayor Andre Dickens’ office was resolved. ... PAD said in a news release that now ...
Atlanta jail diversion services back up and running after ... - MSN
The messy saga over who will provide jail diversion services in Atlanta ended last week, after an online back-and-forth between the city and the nonprofit that's led the effort for years. Why it ...
Jail diversion services restart in Atlanta - The Atlanta Journal ...
1 day ago · 200923-Atlanta-Brandon Russ, left, and Donia Hanaei, harm reduction specialists with the Atlanta/Fulton Pre-Arrest Diversion Initiative (PAD), talks with a person at Woodruff Park in downtown ...
Atlanta jail diversion services contract expected to start after ...
5 days ago · In November, Channel 2 Action News reported when the city council approved a two-year, $5 million contract to renew PAD’s services with the city, but those services were temporarily put on hold.
Jail diversion program halts service in Atlanta - The Atlanta …
6 days ago · Atlanta’s founding pre-arrest diversion program is suspending its services in the city of Atlanta, after a months-long contract battle with Mayor Andre Dickens administration.
Atlanta jail diversion program faces uncertain future - Axios
Nov 13, 2024 · Atlanta leaders want to hire a new organization for providing jail diversion services, but some community leaders are taking issue with their search. Why it matters: Connecting people struggling with housing or substance abuse to resources instead of incarceration could ease overcrowding in jails and break the cycle of crime.
County meeting over South San Jose jail diversion ... - The Mercury News
Sep 12, 2024 · Thousands of South San Jose residents now oppose a Santa Clara County proposal to buy a tiny home site and use it for homeless jail diversion participants.
San Jose tiny homes could house jail diversion program for ... - ABC7 News
Aug 17, 2024 · SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Tiny homes may soon house individuals who are in a jail diversion program, but some residents feel blindsided by the news. SCC is eyeing the purchase of two interim...