Diversion Hub: Bright Future, Current Successes
Diversion Hub connects justice-involved individuals to social services and programs to minimize their contact with the criminal legal system — reducing the pressure on Oklahoma’s jail and prisons. Clients receive various life stabilizing resources and assistance...
Live Free OKC: Impact on Gun Homicides in Northeast OKC
Live Free OKC hosted a press conference on July 1, 2024, to give a status update on gun homicides in Northeast OKC.Live Free OKC, founded in August of 2023, aims to dramatically reduce gun violence in impacted OKC communities through intervention and effective...
Diversion Programs Successfully Lower Incarceration Rates
OSBI’s most recent crime reporting shows that in 2021 the crime rate in Oklahoma City was 77.88 per 1,000 residents, compared to 102.72 per 1,000 in Tulsa. Additional reporting by the FBI shows that crimes counted as part of the National Incident Based Reporting...
Exploring the 2024 Point In Time Count
In the cold, early morning hours on January 25, roughly 100 volunteers spread out across Oklahoma City to conduct the 2024 Point in Time (PIT) count. 1,838 individuals were found to be experiencing homelessness — a 28% increase from 2023. Meghan Mueller, CEO of the...
Longtime Executive Director of Homeless Alliance Dan Straughan Retires
Dan Straughan retired in April after 20 years of serving as the Executive Director of Homeless Alliance.In 2004, after working at the Federal Reserve and then United Way, Dan was eager for a new adventure. A visionary group of civic leaders, that later became the...
National Treatment Court Month
“Drug courts are a place where people can and do change,” said District Judge Kenneth Stoner in a recent op-ed. “In fact, when people are engaged with compassion and accountability, that change is not just possible, it’s probable and predictable.” Judge Stoner...
OK Economic Mobility and Second Chances Roundtable
On April 12, 2024 — business leaders, nonprofits, and elected officials met to discuss advancing second chance opportunities for justice-involved individuals at the Economic Mobility Roundtable, presented by Arnall Family Foundation, Vera Institute of Justice, and...
Meet the Team: Chris Krummrich
Get to know Chris better with our little Q&A, below, and check out his bio on our Who We Are page.What is one seemingly small thing that brings you joy? Being able to go exercise. It’s hard sometimes to find the motivation to go and do something physically taxing,...
Warrant Clearing Event: Q&A
There are over 47,000 active warrants in Oklahoma County, some of them go back to the 70’s and many are for offenses as minor as missing a court date or being unable to pay fines and fees. Having a warrant creates numerous barriers to accessing stable housing,...