Safety and Justice Challenge Pre-Arrest Diversion Webinar: Promoting Public Safety through Diversion and a Housing First Approach

A webinar that provides an overview of the Housing First approach to providing housing and support services to people who are houseless and are involved or at risk of involvement with the justice system.

Target Audience: Law enforcement officers, housing providers, community members, and criminal justice partners

Overall Objective: To illustrate how usage of Housing First and low barrier housing improves outcomes for individuals who are chronically houseless to reduce their contact with the criminal justice system and response of the emergency health system. 

Project Funding Provided By: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Includes: A webinar featuring subject experts discussing information and promising practices on Housing First programs that coordinate with police departments to facilitate diversion from the criminal justice system, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin's successful Housing First program.