The League of the Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) presents the award-winning "Diversion First" program, with Supervisor John C. Cook (Braddock District)
When: Wednesday, June 14, 7:30 p.m – 9:00pm
Where: Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza North, Reston, VA 20190 (map)
The presentation will be made by Supervisor Cook, representatives of the Fairfax County Police Department, Office of the Sheriff, and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. You are encouraged, but not required, to RSVP to https://lwvfairfaxdiversionfirst.eventbrite.com
Diversion First offers alternatives to incarceration for people with mental illness or developmental disabilities, who come into contact with the criminal justice system for low level offenses. The goal of Diversion First is to intercede whenever possible to provide people with assessment, treatment or other needed supports. People needing diversion may also have a substance use disorder, which often co-occurs with mental illness.
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