Legislation introduced on behalf of the Dickens Administration to provide $2,905,750 to fund the construction of the City’s Center for Diversion Services was approved by City Council. The Center is designed to serve as a pre-arrest drop-off point for law enforcement and be comprised of a wide range of stakeholders and service providers who share a unified vision of providing services in a supportive environment to people experiencing concerns related to homelessness, mental health, substance use or poverty.
“In line with our whole-of-government approach to public safety, the Center for Diversion Services is a proactive approach to addressing some of the root causes of crime,” said Mayor Andre Dickens. “This is a people-first holistic approach to public safety to end the cycle of needless incarceration for non-violent offenders and strengthen community wellness by directly addressing the underlying issues related to behavioral health and poverty.”
Construction of the Center is slated to begin early next year. For more information on the Administration’s balanced approach to public safety, visit OneSafeCity.com.
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