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As I See It: A local model pointing the way for Massachusetts criminal justice reform
As Massachusetts considers a sweeping criminal justice bill, it is imperative that legislators consider evidence-based programs that are successfully diverting individuals with mental health and substance abuse conditions from the criminal justice system and preventing recidivism.
Advocates Expands Jail Diversion Program to Hudson, Sudbury
Advocates, a provider of services to individuals facing life challenges, announced the expansion of its pre-arrest, co-responder Jail Diversion Program through a partnership with the Hudson and Sudbury police departments.
Law enforcement, mental health care converge as jail diversion programs expand
Police and social workers have been working together to address the convergence of mental health care and law enforcement in Marlborough for nearly a decade. As the mental health crisis deepens, organizers hope to expand the Jail Diversion Program that facilitates that cooperation.
Parpos: A jail diversion program’s record of success
Fifteen months ago, five Dallas police officers were ambushed and killed for the color of their uniform. That day marked the single deadliest day for law enforcement since 9/11. And since that day, the landscape of policing in our country drastically changed.
Advocates Joins White House’s Data-Driven Justice Initiative
Dr. Sarah Abbott, PhD, Director for Advocates Jail Diversion Programs, is pleased to announce that Advocates and its seven corresponding police departments have formally joined the White House-led Data-Driven Justice (DDJ) Initiative, focused on reducing the number of individuals with mental health and addiction challenges who are awaiting trial in local jails.
