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,...
Driving Compassion: City Care’s M.O.E. Bus Filling a Critical Need
In Oklahoma City, hope is on the move. City Care's Mobile Outreach and Engagement (MOE) program offers a compassionate solution to the daunting challenge of transportation and bridges the gap for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.This new...
Arnall Family Foundation and Diversion Hub: Pioneering Public-Private Partnerships for Justice System Transformation
In a society often entangled with the complex webs of the justice system, the need for innovative, effective, and humane solutions is paramount. Taking a monumental stride toward building a more equitable justice system, the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub opened its...
Meet the Team: Jessie Valadez
Get to know Jessie better with our little Q&A, below, and check out her bio on our Who We Are page.What is one unexpected delight that brings you joy? I use to live near a bakery. The air smelled like freshly baked bread every morning, and I thought that was a...
Warrant Backlog Needs To Be Resolved
In the June 30 issue of the OKC Friday we wrote about an issue that significantly impacts the criminal legal landscape of Oklahoma – the staggering backlog of active warrants. With an extensive backlog of active warrants in Oklahoma County, we think it’s worth looking...