Santa Barbara County community members are invited to comment on adult justice diversion programs, initiatives that offer alternatives to jail that focus on accountability, treatment and support.

The sessions will be facilitated by RDA Consulting on behalf of the county to support a broader strategic planning effort aimed at developing a coordinated, data-driven, and community-responsive diversion strategy.

Local residents can attend in-person or virtually to share their perspectives and help ensure the voices of individuals directly impacted by the justice system are included in shaping the county’s diversion priorities.

The sessions are scheduled as follows:
· Santa Barbara – Oct. 21, 4 p.m. (English) at Santa Barbara Eastside Library, MLK Room, 1102 E. Montecito St.
· Lompoc – Oct. 22, 11 a.m. (English & Spanish) at the Veterans Memorial Building, Conference Room, 100 E. Locust Ave.

Also available in Spanish via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81359694265 (Meeting ID: 813 5969 4265)
 
· Santa Maria – Oct. 22, 3 p.m. (English & Spanish) at Santa Maria Central Library Learning Center Room, 421 S. McClelland St.

Also available in Spanish via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81053449774 (Meeting ID: 810 5344 9744)
 
· Virtual session – Oct. 27, 11 a.m. (English) via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87348340160 (Meeting ID: 873 4834 0160)

For more about the Santa Barbara County Probation Department, visit www.sbprobation.org.