Nationwide calls for police reform put new pressure on Atlanta to close its city jail

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Written By Tandem NYC

Atlanta already has one alternative to jail. The Atlanta/Fulton County Pre-Arrest Diversion Initiative (PAD) is a program for those whose arrests stem from substance use, mental illness, or extreme poverty.

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