An Atlanta nonprofit dedicated to helping residents experiencing crises avoid jail time may resume services after a fight with the city over its contract.

Residents can once again rely on ATL311 for help in emergencies involving people experiencing mental health and substance abuse crises, after a monthslong battle between the city and ...

The messy saga over who will provide jail diversion services in Atlanta ended last week, after an online back-and-forth ...

Atlanta’s jail diversion program resumed services today, Jan. 6, after a months-long contract dispute with Mayor Andre ...

Cuyahoga County has a location and funding sources for its new jail, but here's other details expected to be hashed out this ...

Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids who are accused of first-time, low-level offenses as part of a police diversion program, beginning Monday.

Atlanta's Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative has been offering alternative services to help residents in need avoid criminal charges and jail time. The organization suspended services ...

An Australian mother and animal shelter worker admitted attempting to sell a human toe on the black market after it had been ...

The goal is to prevent young people from getting a criminal record and time in jail, giving them a better shot at reducing ...

Ryanair is pursuing legal action against a passenger who allegedly caused a major disruption on a flight from Dublin to ...

The Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative helps residents experiencing extreme poverty, substance abuse or mental health problems avoid jail time and connect with community-based resources.