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Kennewick city attorney presents results of pretrial diversion program; city cites lower recidivism and partnerships
Summary
City Attorney Lorenzo told the Kennewick City Council that the city's pretrial diversion program, started in October 2023, has produced 22 completions, a 9.09% recidivism rate among completers, and partnerships with Merit Resource Services and the State Office of Public Defense supporting navigation and social-work services.
City Attorney Lorenzo presented data June 24 to the Kennewick City Council showing early results from the city's pretrial diversion program for possession and public use of controlled substances, and described partnerships local government has formed to support participants.
Lorenzo said the city started referring defendants to a pretrial diversion program on Oct. 30, 2023, and that a substance-use-disorder professional (SUDP) was assigned Feb. 1, 2024. As of the June 24 presentation, 22 participants had completed the program, which Lorenzo said represented about 11% of those who entered; 11 additional participants were in…
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