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Pima County says Transition Center cuts rebooking and seeks funds to expand hours
Summary
County officials told Tucson council the Transition Center reduced 30‑day rearrest rates for participants and asked for funding to expand to seven days a week, add a modular unit and staff — estimating roughly $400k–$600k for expansion plus capital modular costs.
Pima County presented the Transition Center — a no‑wrong‑door program located outside the county jail — to Tucson Mayor and Council on Sept. 23, describing it as a key partner for diversion, reentry and connecting people to treatment.
Justice‑services director Kate Vesely said the center has served more than 5,000 people in about two years, with roughly 2,000 repeat visitors. She highlighted a reduction in 30‑day rearrests for participants to about 7% in the current calendar year from a…
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