Many Arkansans in prison and/or with children in the child welfare system started their legal engagement with misdemeanor crimes like traffic tickets, driving with no insurance, or theft. Community Diversion in District Courts is a key move to prevent future incarceration and/or foster care.
In Crawford Co the District Court and Adult Ed have co-located to create a one-stop resource center. This unique situation has impacted hundreds of people who found their way out of crisis into stability and employment.
Thanks to:
Dr Debbie Faubus and the team at Crawford Co Adult Ed
Judge Charles Baker and Crawford Co District Court staff
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02/08/23 • 35 min
Smart Justice - A Look Inside: The Crawford County Model
Transcript
00;00;08;16 - 00;00;28;23
Dr. Debbie Faubus
I wholeheartedly believe we have kept people from going to prison. And they will tell you that because they'll tell you I was on the wrong road making bad choices. And I've asked I just every once in a while I'll just ask, you know, hey, what if you weren't here, what’d you be? I'd probably be in jail or be on my way to prison or be out on the street or I might be dead, you know?
00;00;28;23 - 00;00;34;18
Dr. Debbie Faubus
So, yes, I
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