Join us as we learn Washington County's plan for the Deflection Program. This program, established under Oregon’s House Bill 4002 and signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek on April 1, 2024, seeks to reduce the criminalization of small-scale drug possession while expanding access to treatment services. By focusing on prevention and treatment, the Deflection Program intends to address the root causes of addiction and enhance public safety.

While this event is offered at no charge to Chamber members and the community, registration is required to get the Zoom meeting link.

Deflection Program Overview:
The new law is intended to allow drug users who come in contact with law enforcement to “deflect” from the criminal justice system and into treatment programs. The law also allows for an opt-in approach by counties and provides some discretion in how they design their individual deflection programs. All are required to coordinate with specific community partners as part of their program, including the district attorney, a law enforcement agency, the community mental health program (CMHP), and a representative from the local Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN).

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