CJAC, Diversion Hub receive $1.6 million grant to grow diversion program

In a significant stride toward reshaping the landscape of Oklahoma County's criminal justice system, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) and the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub have received a $1.6 million federal grant. This grant from the U.S. Department of Justice aims to extend the Diversion Hub’s Misdemeanor Diversion Program, which helps individuals receive treatment for substance use.

CJAC and the Diversion Hub joined forces earlier this year to implement the program within the Oklahoma County District Court. This three-year grant allows more people to participate in the recovery program. As part of the expansion, the Diversion Hub will hire a dedicated data analyst and development officer to plan for future diversion programming.

“The grant will serve as a lifeline for the Diversion Hub and various community partner organizations, empowering them to extend the crucial treatment necessary for the recovery of low-level, nonviolent offenders. These individuals pose no danger to themselves or the community and stand to gain nothing from incarceration," said CJAC Executive Director Timothy Tardibono.

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