Press & Resources

June 8, 2022
https://www.usmayors.org/programs/mayors-and-business-leaders-center-for-compassionate-and-equitable-cities/police-reform-and-equitable-justice-grant-program-2022-grant-award-winners/
December 16, 2018
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_c951ad45-d147-5064-805b-7137ddd9258b.html
February 22, 2018
https://safetyandjusticechallenge.org/blog/jail-diversion-program-new-orleans-follows-seattles-lead/

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Press & Resources

Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program – 2022 Grant Award Winners

New Orleans cops try help instead of handcuffs for downtown’s ‘frequent flyers’

With Jail Diversion Program, New Orleans Follows Seattle’s LEAD