Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programs: Roundtable Discussion

Past Event

September 7, 2021, 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Eastern

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and the Bureau of Justice Assistance

Diversion programs for individuals with mental and/or behavioral health needs who are involved in the criminal legal system have proven to be beneficial not only for the individuals but also for the jurisdictions that serve them. As a result, prosecutors throughout the country have begun developing diversion programs. This virtual roundtable highlights several different types of prosecutor-led programs for individuals with mental and/or behavioral health needs that are being implemented across the country.

Speakers:

David LaBahn, President, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Rebecca Neville, Staff Attorney, Association of Prosecution Attorneys
Stephen Talpins, Chief Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office
Aileen Bhandari, Assistant State’s Attorney, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Jordan Shannon, Assistant District Attorney General, Office of the District Attorney for the 20th Judicial District, Davidson County (Nashville)
Demetrius Thomas, Deputy Program Director, Behavioral Health, CSG Justice Center