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(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.)– The County of Santa Barbara invites community members to provide input on adult justice diversion programs—initiatives that offer alternatives to jail that focus on accountability, treatment, and support. These sessions will be facilitated by RDA Consulting on behalf of the County to support a broader strategic planning effort aimed at developing a coordinated, data-driven, and community-responsive diversion strategy.
Community members are encouraged to attend in-person or virtually to share their perspectives and help ensure the voices of individuals directly impacted by the justice system are included in shaping the County’s diversion priorities. The sessions are scheduled as follows:
- Santa Barbara – October 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (English)
Santa Barbara Eastside Library, MLK Room…