New LEAD Program aims to keep people out of jail
New LEAD program aims to keep people out of jail
By Tara Todd | February 23, 2021 at 10:36 PM EST - Updated February 24 at 10:48 PM
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - In Augusta County, thereâs a new program in the works that aims to keep people out of jail by helping them reroute their lives. Itâs called the LEAD program, which stands for Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion.
LEAD was discussed at length Tuesday night during a webinar which also served as a call to action.
Augusta County prosecutors and law enforcement are at the front of the new initiative, but the key is building critical collaborations.