Proof Over Precedent

Episode 16: Can Community Diversion Program Help Repeat Offenders Rehabilitate?

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A recently launched A2J Lab study examines the effectiveness of an education and community resource-focused program at reducing recidivism among low-level offenders. The program has been in practice for seven years in Toledo, Ohio, but has not yet been studied thoroughly. In this episode of Proof Over Precedent, the A2J Lab’s Renee Danser discusses the program and the potential it has, if found to be effective, to serve as an affordable blueprint for other municipal court systems.

Read the corresponding blog post.

Speakers:

  • Renee Danser, Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships, Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School
  • Michelle Blouin, Communications Associate, Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School

    • Resources mentioned:

    • Toledo Municipal Court press release
    • “Study of Community Diversion Program Launches,” A2J Lab Blog


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