Multnomah County holds work session on deflection program; officials urge clearer success metrics, more services and data tracking
At a work session the Board and county, public safety and health partners reviewed first‑year deflection data, debated eligibility and accountability, and identified next steps including defining success, mapping services, and tracking rearrest outcomes before any expansion of charges.
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Multnomah County commissioners on Tuesday held a work session on the county’s deflection program, hearing data and recommendations from public defenders, health researchers, the district attorney and service providers about how to increase treatment connections and improve outcomes.
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