Anthony: Diversion Hub helps those seeking hope By: Nancy Anthony Guest Columnist May 5, 2021
Nancy Anthony
For most, being arrested and jailed is a low point in life, but an Oklahoma City nonprofit established two years ago is changing that narrative for thousands.
Now being locked up in the Oklahoma County Jail can open up a path to a better life. The Diversion Hub was set up as a free service to help people weave their way through the complicated court system. However, in the past two years, the agency has become much more than that.
The agency is a clearing house of opportunity, serving so many in our community who are desperate to find a foothold. Nearly all the Diversion Hub’s clients are low income and some are indigenous. Alcohol and drug addiction are common. Some are homeless and, for many, hunger is a way of life, so imagine how difficult it might be for them to pay a fine, find transportation to a court date or comply with probation requirements.
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By: Barry Mangold
OKLAHOMA CITY -
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, also known as the jail trust, briefly limited entry to a virtual-only meeting on Monday, which one expert said could constitute a violation of state transparency laws.
After about 40 minutes, the trustees voted to adjourn due to technical issues including poor audio quality.
The meeting was held on the Cisco Webex virtual meeting platform, which was linked in the trust’s agenda.
During the meeting, a group of more than 10 people were briefly held in the Webex virtual “waiting room.” One county staff member said during the meeting they were only granting access to those who signed up for public comment.