Atlanta renews jail diversion contract with nonprofit PAD ... - Axios
1 day 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 program in Atlanta suspends services due to …
15 hours ago · Atlanta's jail diversion program (PAD) announced that it suspended community response services because of a contract dispute with the city. ... PAD said in a news release that now that a contract has been executed, it plans to hire additional staff to expand hours, conduct a public awareness campaign to encourage calls to 311 instead of 911 ...
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 ...
PAD program contract renewed in Atlanta | 11alive.com
17 hours ago · ATLANTA — A program reimagining public safety responses is back on the books for Atlanta after briefly expiring last week. Instead of arresting people, P.A.D. aims to offer diversion services ...
Jail diversion services in limbo after PAD and City of Atlanta can’t ...
4 days ago · The city said its Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement (HOPE) team will provide diversion services until the city can find another vendor. Residents can still call 311, the city’s phone number for non-emergency services and government information, and select “supportive services” to connect with diversion services.
Atlanta jail diversion program may resume services after contract …
3 days ago · The Brief. Atlanta's Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative has been offering alternative services to help residents in need avoid criminal charges and jail time.
Atlanta jail diversion services contract expected to start after ...
4 days ago · PAD provides what are known as jail diversion services, which keeps people in Atlanta who face arrest from going to jail and provides resources to help them with social services instead.
Jail diversion program halts service in Atlanta - The Atlanta …
4 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. The Policing ...
Jail diversion program in limbo as Atlanta City Hall weighs options
Instead of taking Lee to jail, the officer called the Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative, also known as PAD, Atlanta’s original pre-arrest diversion program that helps vulnerable ...