Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holder, a peer recovery support specialist, is pictured Nov. 29 at the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub in Oklahoma City.

ORANGE AND OSCEOLA HAS PROMISED TO SUSPEND SOME PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPS FIRST TIME OFFENDERS AVOID CONVICTIONS AND CRIMINAL RECORDS. BUT WESH 2 NEWS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER GREG BOX ...

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs aim to reduce criminal involvement and connect people to care.

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is teaming up with Lowe’s to give young people a second chance. On Thursday, they announced the launch of an Adult Diversion Program. The ...

Fulton County and Atlanta leaders are advocating for diversion programs instead of a new jail facility to resolve ongoing safety issues.