LEAD diversion program for homelessness and substance use
Summary
The Legal Aid Justice Center wants Charlottesville to back LEAD — a program connecting people facing arrest to services instead of jail. It needs about $400,000 and a City match, and hopes the Commission includes it in recommendations to Council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated program cost is about $400,000, and organizers are asking the City to explore a financial match and office space.
People experiencing homelessness or substance use who would get services instead of jail time.
None identified; the program seeks to reduce collateral consequences of arrest.
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