California AB2217 establishes the Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) program to improve public safety and reduce recidivism by providing social services.

AB2217 creates the Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) program in California, replacing the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) pilot program. The ATA program aims to improve public safety and reduce recidivism by increasing access to social services and reducing costs associated with repeated arrests and incarceration. The Board of State and Community Corrections will administer the program, awarding grants to public health agencies in Los Angeles and up to three other jurisdictions. Eligible offenses include possession of controlled substances, misdemeanor trespass, and burglary.

California AB2217 establishes the Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) program to improve public safety and reduce recidivism by providing social services.

AB2217 creates the Alternatives to Arrest (ATA) program in California, replacing the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) pilot program. The ATA program aims to improve public safety and reduce recidivism by increasing access to social services and reducing costs associated with repeated arrests and incarceration. The Board of State and Community Corrections will administer the program, awarding grants to public health agencies in Los Angeles and up to three other jurisdictions. Eligible offenses include possession of controlled substances, misdemeanor trespass, and burglary.