In a monumental move for community-led transformation, Kansas City unveils REACH KC, the city’s first-ever Pre-Arrest Diversion program.
Spearheaded by Decarcerate KC, this initiative would redefine public safety by diverting individuals away from jail and criminalization to instead receive comprehensive care and support.
Some say Kansas City is on the come-up, but the truth is we’re at a tipping point. While we step onto the world’s stage with multiple Super Bowls and the upcoming 2026 World Cup, community concerns over violence grow, and resources like affordable housing and mental health care remain severely limited.
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