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.

In Oklahoma City, hope is on the move. City Care's Mobile Outreach and Engagement (MOE) program offers a compassionate solution to the daunting challenge of transportation and bridges the gap for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.

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.

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Today, we dive into an issue that significantly impacts the criminal legal landscape of Oklahoma - the staggering backlog of active warrants.

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.

In October 2022, the Arnall Family Foundation launched the Diversion Referral Program at Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC).

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This February, Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM), in partnership with the Square One...

The term ‘medical OR’ has been mentioned in several recent conversations about the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC). Interim CEO...

On March 7, 2023, Oklahoma will have a special election with State Question 820 on the ballot. Whether or not you are a cannabis consumer, there’s a reason you should have an opinion regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana in our state. The reality is: when the law impacts one, it impacts us all.

Gangs are often associated with violence, drugs, and crime, but there is a wide range of legal definitions for what constitutes a "gang."

On December 16, 2022, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, also known as the Jail Trust, named Maj. Brandi Garner interim CEO...

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As we enter a new year there is always a renewed sense of strategy and vision. At AFF, we’re grateful for the folks doing the very...

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One in three people in the United States has a criminal record that appears when a routine background check is pulled. Yet, involvement...

Violent crime is surging across the nation, yet Oklahoma City’s violent crime rates have dropped over the past several years.

We recently welcomed Najja Morris-Frazier, LEAD National Support Bureau Director, and Chief (Ret.) Brendan Cox, Director of Policing...

Tina Brown recently joined our staff as a program officer for our criminal justice reform initiatives. Tina’s experience in the legal field gives her a unique perspective on the complex issues within and surrounding the criminal justice system.