Stopping Trends of Repeat Incarceration with Diversion and Education: Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney (DeKalb County, Georgia)

By Leigh Courtney

The Stopping Trends of Repeat Incarceration with Diversion and Education (STRIDE) program in the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is a comprehensive diversion program that leverages local community resources to create accountability for young adults charged with serious offenses and help them develop life skills and strengthen their connections to the community. This case study, which is part of the Mapping Prosecutor-Led Diversion Project, centers on the program’s community-based, case management–focused model designed for young adults, highlighting takeaways for other prosecutors and stakeholders looking to launch similar programs. The information included is based on the office’s submitted response to the Mapping Prosecutor-Led Diversion Project survey and interviews with program leadership and staff. This case study is intended as an overview of this diversion strategy and is not an assessment or evaluation.

Washington, DC: Urban Institute, 2022. 7p.