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Three‑year jail‑diversion pilot posts high completion rates and low recidivism; board discusses expansion and female program options
Summary
The Community Offender Rehabilitative Treatment pilot (LightShare court program) diverted about 316 low‑level felony defendants over three years, achieved an 89% completion rate and an 86% 12‑month non‑recidivism rate; staff said financial savings roughly offset program costs and recommended continued investment and consideration of a female residential option.
Health and Human Services staff presented the final report on the three‑year Community Offender Rehabilitative Treatment ("court") pilot on Wednesday, showing strong completion and recidivism results and positive cost implications.
Kim Hirsch, Criminal Justice System Coordinator, summarized that the program used a 40‑bed facility at…
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