Harm Reduction
Addressing substance use
- Description
- We do not charge simple drug possession cases but instead send them to behavioral health for service
- How long has the program been operating?
- Less than 1 year
- If applicable, what approach, method, or goal best describes the diversion program?
- Addressing substance use
- What population is your program intended to serve?
- People arrested for the first timePeople arrested with a particular offensePeople with mental health disordersPeople with substance use disorders
- How are participants identified for the diversion program?
- Automatic based on offense chargeLine prosecutor who receives case decides about diversion
- Does your office have informal or written policies about this diversion program's criteria/eligibility?
- Yes
- If applicable, please describe the diversion program's criteria/eligibility.
- Intake deputies review case and if appropriate (simple drug possession cases) send offender a letter telling them to make an appointment with behavioral health.
- What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
- Receive behavioral health assessment
- How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
- Less than 30 days
- How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
- Programmatic costs are covered by prosecutor’s office
- Jurisdiction details
- 301 2nd St, Woodland, CA 95695, USA
- 100,000 to 249,999
- Jurisdiction contact
- Jonathan Raven