Los Angeles County, CA - Safety and Justice Challenge
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More Results The county’s Rapid Diversion Program started as a pilot in June 2019. Because the original pilot program was so successful in supporting its participants, it has seen multiple phases of expansion, helping people in more areas in Los Angeles County get access to critical resources and support.From the launch in June 2019 to January 2021, the Rapid Diversion Program supported 134 people. The program had a 0% rearrest rate for graduates of the program. All of the program’s graduated clients were connected to stable housing, job resources, and secured ongoing access to mental health services. The Rapid Diversion Program is also fast: as of January 2021, 68% of participants were being placed in treatment within a week; 42% were placed the same day.Because of its success, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted in January 2021 to fund expansion of the initial pilot. The Rapid Diversion Program is currently one of the initiatives under the Alternatives to Incarceration...