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As always, I'm so proud of Seattle for taking a compassionate, research-based approach to this epidemic with the LEAD Program. I'm thrilled we were able to secure more funds to support and expand this program nationwide. We need just solutions like this if we want to succeed.

A3: Diversion to community services & resources that best address the underlying cause. LEAD is a great example: at point of contact, police officers divert individuals to community-based harm reduction interventions. bit.ly/2Ej52Vj #RecoveryNotArrest

Pre-arrest diversion must be made simple & as time-sensitive for law enforcement. If process takes a lot longer than arrest, it won't work! #RecoveryNotArrest twitter.com/PTAC_Collab/st…

A4: Absolutely not! Pre-arrest diversion programs are for everyone! Oftentimes the barriers to diversion are different for rural areas, including significant transportation burdens. Stay tuned to our next report from #TACResearch on this issue! #RecoveryNotArrest

A6: You can expect rates of incarceration to drop for low level crimes and increased satisfaction with law enforcement. You will also see more people receiving services that they are in need of; rather than jail. #RecoveryNotArrest

A4: Pre-Arrest diversion programs have value in every community. One consistent component of these approaches is the increased positive relationships between citizens and police officers. That is an invaluable outcome of these programs.#recoverynotarrest twitter.com/LEAD_Bureau/st…

A4: Pre-Arrest diversion programs have value in every community. One consistent component of these approaches is the increased positive relationships between citizens and police officers. That is an invaluable outcome of these programs.

@Pretrial A6 Better relationships with law enforcement! #RecoveryNotArrest

Q6: What results can I expect in my community from starting a PAD program? #RecoveryNotArrest

@Pretrial A5 The community must have a voice and opportunity to shape the response. The community needs to be representative, include those with lived experiences, and those that have been most impacted by the CRJ system. #RecoveryNotArrest

@Pretrial A5 Law enforcement, community based organizations, and behavioral health need to have on-going relationships. If that doesn't exist knock on someone's door and introduce yourself. Most important though, is to include the community. #RecoveryNotArrest

Q5: How can those who work in the criminal justice field join with behavioral health organizations to start pre-arrest diversion programs? Who else should be around that table? #RecoveryNotArrest

@Pretrial A4 No, there is a need for pre-arrest diversion in all communities. Services may not be as abundant but diversion should span across the spectrum of communities. #RecoveryNotArrest

Q4: Are pre-arrest diversion programs only for urban areas? #RecoveryNotArrest

A3: We believe that a person getting diverted to a wide array of service options and a person they can trust and build a relationship with is more important and more sustainable than ordering a particular form of "treatment"; in the traditional sense. #recoverynotarrest

A3: In the LEAD model, participants get diverted to a Person and relationship. This individual meets the participant "where they are" using a Harm Reduction approach and works with them on self-identified goals. #recoverynotarrest

A2: Incarcerating someone for struggling with mental health or substance use issues is no different than incarcerating someone struggling with keeping their high blood pressure or diabetes under control. It's nonsensical.

@Pretrial A3 We need to use a person centered approach as not everyone is the same. We use street based case managers that provide support for whatever the persons needs may be. #RecoveryNotArrest

Q3: Where do people get diverted to? #RecoveryNotArrest

@Pretrial @PoliceForReform @LawLeadGroup @PTAC_Collab @leagueofcities Yes. The City/County of LA is running a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) model and they have low barrier/housing first units attached to their contract for participants to have direct access and entry to upon enrollment. #recoverynotarrest

Great question! Anyone in the community have resources to share? @PoliceForReform @LawLeadGroup @PTAC_Collab @leagueofcities twitter.com/kim__keaton/st…

@Pretrial A2: Because the criminalization of those struggling with behavioral health issues, is in and of itself, a CRIME and shouldn't be an acceptable way to treat those who are in need of help. #recoverynotarrest

Q2: Why should people who care about behavioral health invest in pretrial justice? #RecoveryNotArrest

@Pretrial A2 Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, like Poverty, are not crimes. There needs to be a robust public health response to these issues. Incarceration is not the answer. #RecoveryNotArrest

@Pretrial A2 Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, like Poverty are not crimes. There needs to be a robust public health response. #RecoveryNotArest

@Pretrial A1: Pre-Arrest diversion directly relates because it is the intervention that happens BEFORE someone even enters the justice system; therefore making a trial unnecessary and keeping folks out of the vicious cycle of incarceration. #RecoveryNotArrest

Q1: What does pre-arrest diversion have to do with pretrial justice? #RecoveryNotArrest