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Giving Tuesday Gift Guide
Please consider supporting these champions of change for Giving Tuesday.
Arnall Family Foundation
2 days ago


Giving Tuesday Gift Guide
Please consider supporting these champions of change for Giving Tuesday.
Arnall Family Foundation
2 days ago2 min read


Giving Tuesday Gift Guide
Please consider supporting these champions of change for Giving Tuesday.
Arnall Family Foundation
2 days ago2 min read


Catching Up with Lyn Jackson, Peace City CEO
We caught up with Jackson to see what she’s working on, and what’s on the horizon for Peace City.
Arnall Family Foundation
Sep 305 min read


Impact Spotlight: Revolving Loan Fund, Shred the Stigma, honestly
In this impact spotlight, we’re shining a light on three more of our partners who excel in providing services and fostering transformative change in their respective focus areas.
Arnall Family Foundation
Sep 172 min read


Diversion Hub Expands to Canadian County
The Diversion Hub celebrated opening a second location in Canadian County.
Arnall Family Foundation
Mar 261 min read


Impact Spotlight: Homeless Alliance, TEEM, Nonprofit Incubator
Our partners do amazing work, and we think it’s important to highlight them for all they do for the people they serve.
Arnall Family Foundation
Mar 92 min read


Locked In: How Oklahoma's Harsh Sentences and Parole Process Keep People Behind Bars
Prison sentences in Oklahoma are extremely punitive when compared to the national average.
Arnall Family Foundation
Feb 133 min read


Diversion Hub: Bright Future, Current Successes
Diversion Hub connects justice-involved individuals to social services and programs to minimize their contact with the criminal legal system—reducing the pressure on Oklahoma’s jail and prisons.
Arnall Family Foundation
Jul 25, 20244 min read


Live Free OKC: Impact on Gun Homicides in Northeast OKC
Live Free OKC hosted a press conference on July 1, 2024, to give a status update on gun homicides in Northeast OKC.
Arnall Family Foundation
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Diversion Programs Successfully Lower Incarceration Rates
OSBI’s most recent crime reporting shows that in 2021 the crime rate in Oklahoma City was 77.88 per 1,000 residents, compared to 102.72 per 1,000 in Tulsa. Additional reporting by the FBI shows that crimes counted as part of the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) have decreased or remain flat in most categories in Oklahoma. But is this the full story?
Arnall Family Foundation
Jun 28, 20242 min read


OK Economic Mobility and Second Chances Roundtable
On April 12, 2024 — business leaders, nonprofits, and elected officials met to discuss advancing second chance opportunities for justice-involved individuals at the Economic Mobility Roundtable, presented by Arnall Family Foundation, Vera Institute of Justice, and Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR).
Arnall Family Foundation
May 23, 20248 min read


Warrant Clearing Event: Q&A
There are over 47,000 active warrants in Oklahoma County, some of them go back to the 70’s and many are for offenses as minor as missing a court date or being unable to pay fines and fees.
Arnall Family Foundation
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Arnall Family Foundation and Diversion Hub: Pioneering Public-Private Partnerships for Justice System Transformation
Taking a monumental stride toward building a more equitable justice system, the Oklahoma County Diversion Hub opened its doors in 2020, backed by a vital grant from the Arnall Family Foundation.
Arnall Family Foundation
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Warrant Backlog Needs To Be Resolved
Today, we dive into an issue that significantly impacts the criminal legal landscape of Oklahoma - the staggering backlog of active warrants.
Arnall Family Foundation
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Fostering Community Safety through Violence Intervention
Adopting a more compassionate and human-centered approach to community safety is necessary now more than ever. Community policing and violence intervention strategies exemplify this approach, offering a promising path towards transforming our communities.
Arnall Family Foundation
Jun 16, 20233 min read


An Inside Look at the Diversion Referral Program at OCDC
In October 2022, the Arnall Family Foundation launched the Diversion Referral Program at Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC).
Arnall Family Foundation
May 8, 20235 min read


Roundtable on Justice and Values in Oklahoma: Examining Racial Disparities in the Criminal Legal System and Reimagining Justice in Oklahoma
This February, Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM), in partnership with the Square One...
Arnall Family Foundation
Mar 27, 20237 min read


What is a medical OR and why are they important?
The term ‘medical OR’ has been mentioned in several recent conversations about the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC). Interim CEO...
Arnall Family Foundation
Mar 10, 20234 min read


Q&A with Major Garner
On December 16, 2022, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, also known as the Jail Trust, named Maj. Brandi Garner interim CEO...
Arnall Family Foundation
Jan 27, 20235 min read


It’s Time to LEAD
We recently welcomed Najja Morris-Frazier, LEAD National Support Bureau Director, and Chief (Ret.) Brendan Cox, Director of Policing...
Arnall Family Foundation
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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