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Police-Initiated Diversions to Services in an UrbanEnvironment: The City of Philadelphia’s PoliceAssisted Diversion (PAD) Program
Jail Population ReductionSince July 2015, the local jail population hasdecreased by 41%. Closure of theHouse of Correctionin April 2018 Target jailpopulation reductionof 50% achieved inApril 2020, but hassince rebounded
Case for Intervention: OpioidCrisis3
Case for Intervention: OpioidCrisis4
Description of the ProcessPolice-Assisted Diversion is the earliest opportunity for diversion away from thecriminal justice system and into services(law enforcement contact) for individuals withcomplex unmet health needs.Three Diversion Pathways:1. Arrest Referral- Diversion at the point of arrest for retail theft, prostitution, and theunlawful possession or purchasing of Narcotics2. Social Referral- Warm handoff by law enforcement to service provider duringmere encounters with the police where there is no reasonable suspicion orprobable cause for an arrest3. Co-Responding Referrals- Active engagement by tandem behavioral health andlaw enforcement teams in designated areas or responding to quality of life callsfor service
Description of the Process (Cont’d) Upon encountering an individual, Police conduct eligibility checks If eligible, person is directly connected to behavioral healthprofessionals who conduct an initial screening, designate a CertifiedRecovery Specialist (CRS), and provide immediate supports Formal intake and goal setting/recovery planning is completed at thefollow-up appointment Individuals have access to case management and peer support for aslong as they are willing to accept help
PartnersMDOPPDDBHIDSDAODefender AssociationTemple PoliceFirst Judicial DistrictService Providers:- Pro-Act- Prevention Point- Salvation Army- Merakey
PAD NORTH:CurrentOperationsOperating Hours: 8AM-12AM, M-FPolice Site: 22nd Police DistrictService Site (Pro-Act): Philadelphia Recovery CommunityCenter (1701 W Lehigh Ave))PAD EAST:PAD North (22ND & 39TH)PAD East (NarcoticsStrikeforce 24-26TH)PAD VICE (Citywide)Operating Hours: 8AM-12AM, M-FPolice Site- East Police DivisionService Site (Prevention Point): 707-711 E Allegheny AvenueCo-Responder Site (Merakey): Mobile Teams with touchdownspace at 711 E. Allegheny AvenuePAD VICE:Operating Hours: 8AM-12AM, M-FPolice Site: 1341 N. Delaware AvenueService Site (Salvation Army): 707-711 E Allegheny Avenue(Lease held by Prevention Point)
ons1.2.MDO: Deputy Director of Diversion and DeflectionMDO: PAD Operations ManagerPAD North1.2.3.MDO: Assistant Program Manager for PAD NorthPro-Act: Service Coordinators (2)Pro-Act: Certified Recovery Specialist (5)PAD East1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.MDO: Assistant Program Manager for PAD EastPPD: PAD Police Officers (4 detailed, in-kind)Prevention Point: Service Coordinator (1)Prevention Point: Case Manager (3)Prevention Point: Certified Recovery Specialist (6)Merakey: Engagement Specialist (2)Merakey: Certified recovery Specialist (2)Merakey: Case Manager (1)PAD Vice1.2.3.Salvation Army: Service Coordinator (1)Salvation Army: Victim Advocate (1)Salvation Army: Certified Recovery Specialist (2)
FundingStreams1. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge2. City General Fund3. PCCD (Program Evaluation)4. CDC5. Bloomberg Philanthropies6. DDAP7. Medicaid Reimbursement
Program OutcomesSiteReferralsProgram Totals PAD North PAD East PAD VICE Demographics (sinceDecember 2017)Outcomes (since2017)245 total referrals (68 social referrals, 177arrest referrals)42 arrest referrals were deemed ineligible 66% Male, 34% Female87% Black, 9% White, 4%Latinx 8% re-arrest rate50% engagement rate1,594 total referrals (698 social referrals, 500co-responder referrals, 396 arrest referrals).114 arrest referrals were deemed ineligible 60% Male, 40% Female54% White, 31 Black, 15%Latinx 9% re-arrest rate66% engagement rate 99% Female, 1% Transgender60% White, 25% Black, 15%Latinx 11% re-arrest rate55% engagement rate 78% male, 22% female52% white, 35% Black, 13%Latinx 5% re-arrest rate60% engagement rate2,273 total referrals245 arrest referrals deemed ineligible (9.2%)221 total referrals (221 arrest referrals)72 arrest referrals deemed ineligiblePAD Strikeforce 213 total arrest referrals17 arrests were deemed ineligible
Patrol Time Saved BenefitsTypical Processing Time: 90 MinutesDiversion Processing Time: 30 MinutesReduced Case Processing Reduced Detective TimeReduced District Attorney & Public Defender TimeCourt TimeReduced Transportation Time for PoliceReduce Admission to JailEarly Service Intervention Creating pathways to services prior to formal criminal justice involvementConnecting people with acute service needs to care who would not otherwise access CityservicesMaking peer support services available in neighborhoods with greatest needImprove Police-Community Relations Improved trust in policeIncreased cooperation between police and communityIncreased rate at which individuals reach out to police for help with unmet health needs
ConcernsEligibility Low-level warrantsScaling Consistency of intervention across the City and at the border of the pilot zone specificallyIntegration into Police Academy and CIT Training24/7/365 AvailabilityQuality of Service Provision Communication between law enforcement and service providersAdequate resources to help people in the way they are askingConsistency of quality of service providers across police districts
FuturePlanningTriage Desk/CIRT Teams Based on model currently utilized by LAPD and HPD BH Professionals in 911 Call Center Co-Responding Teams in the field with Peer-based follow up teams attachedTargeted Scaling Diversion screenings from police headquarters Adding Police Divisions until operational Citywide Diversion Training component to Police AcademyIncreasing Service Capacity Growing the network of service providers connected to the work RFP Addressing space and transportation concerns Embedding medical professionals at service sites
Contact InformationKurt August, Deputy Director of Diversion and DeflectionManaging Director’s Office of Criminal Justice215-686-5155Kurtis.august@phila.govRachael EisenbergDirector of the Office of Criminal Justice215-686-9027Rachael.Eisenberg@phila.gov15
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Temple Police First Judicial District Service Providers: - Pro-Act - Prevention Point - Salvation Army - Merakey. PAD NORTH: Operating Hours: 8AM-12AM, M-F Police Site: 22nd Police District . Integration into Police Academy and CIT Trai
