Recent data on Jail Diversion activities in Massachusetts. Filter by year, demographic information, presenting problem, and diversion type. This data is updated every quarter.
Jail diversion programs provide access to treatment, alleviate jail overcrowding, reduce unnecessary prosecution and court costs, and reduce incarceration costs. Additionally, jail diversion programs can also decrease unnecessary visits to emergency departments and have many intangible benefits to people encountering police including their family and friends.
