NPU-T Supports PAD
The Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative is a non-profit organization in Atlanta that offers alternatives to police intervention and jail for individuals facing severe poverty, substance use challenges, or mental health issues.
Recently, despite overwhelming community support for the program, PAD’s funding had come into jeopardy. After a groundswell of community input, City Council yesterday proceded to vote 11-2 to approve PAD’s contract.
Prior to the council vote, NPU-T sent a letter of support for PAD to the Atlanta City Council, and that letter was read to the Council during public comment by the NPU-T Recording Secretary.