Discover our new podcast episode that dives into an ambitious initiative funded by several organizations to reform the criminal justice system. This episode highlights the drive to empower prosecutors with data-driven strategies that advance public health and promote racial equity. The effort will focus on developing and evaluating diversion programs as alternatives to incarceration, particularly targeting communities disproportionately affected by the criminal justice system. Utilizing quantitative and qualitative data analysis, the effort aims to understand the impact of these programs. Collaboration with community organizations, academic institutions, and prosecutors' offices will ensure the research is tailored to the community's needs and produces practical outcomes.