Fox5: Atlanta program meant to respond to minor offenses growing

Fox5 Atlanta
Written By Tandem NYC

An initiative that offers an alternative to calling the police for minor offenses is growing. It's called Atlanta Pre-Arrest Diversion Services or Atlanta PAD. The group helps keep vulnerable individuals out of the criminal justice system.

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