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New Orleans expands ‘AIR’ domestic-violence response after 2024 pilot reaches thousands
Summary
Health Department and Family Justice Center told the City Council the Advocate Initiated Response (AIR) program contacted more than 3,500 people in 2024, referred nearly 2,500 to services and is building high‑risk and strangulation protocols; council members urged larger budget support.
The New Orleans Health Department on Tuesday reported that its Advocate Initiated Response (AIR) program reached more than 3,500 people in 2024 and referred roughly 2,500 to community services as part of an expanded early‑intervention strategy for domestic violence.
Jocelyn Pinkerton, the health department’s domestic‑violence and sexual‑assault program manager, told the City Council the AIR model pairs dedicated advocates with police incident reports so staff can follow up after a call—even when the initial event is a verbal disturbance rather than an arrest. ‘‘We wanted to reach out to everybody,’’ Pinkerton said, describing the program’s emphasis on early intervention to prevent escalation.
Jennifer Hunt, a domestic‑violence project specialist with…
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