May 30, 2024 | Criminal Justice, Featured
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...
May 23, 2024 | Criminal Justice, Featured, Homelessness
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...
Apr 3, 2024 | Criminal Justice, Featured
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...
Nov 14, 2023 | Featured, Homelessness
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...
Oct 12, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured
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...
Jun 30, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Featured
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...
