A Justice Navigator assists a client with navigating the complexities of the criminal legal system by providing court reminders, referrals for corollary services, guidance, and advocacy. This allows the client the best opportunity to ensure that they understand the legal system process and provides an appropriate path forward to address their needs.

A Case Manager focuses on a client’s life needs by providing services to address items such as housing, employment, education, etc. Our Case Managers follow a strength-based approach that amplifies a person’s strengths rather than their deficits. This is important to ensure stabilization and continuity for the individuals that we serve. Case Management paired with Justice Navigation services provides a sustainable movement away from the legal system and ensures empowerment of our clientele. This creates a better and safer community for all.

Individuals charged with criminal misdemeanor cases in Oklahoma County may plea into the Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP) in lieu of traditional prosecution. Participants who successfully engage in services with their assigned Case Manager at Diversion Hub will graduate from the program in 90 days without any court fines or costs and a case dismissal.

Diversion Hub works with the Oklahoma County Public Defender’s Office and Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office to give individuals another opportunity to attend court dates after they fail to appear. Our team helps the client to avoid a failure to appear warrant by overcoming barriers that impacted their initial ability to maintain court compliance.

The Oklahoma County Treatment Courts are an evidence-based alternative to incarceration for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Diversion Hub provides case management and Peer Recovery Support Services for participants in collaboration with court personnel, treatment providers, and probation officers. Our team is present in the court setting and helps participants meet program requirements at every stage of the treatment court process.

The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office may approve individuals with mental health disorders for participation in the Court-Ordered Outpatient Program (CO-OP). Participants may have their criminal case dismissed in exchange for 12 months of engagement in mental health treatment services. Diversion Hub’s CO-OP Recovery Navigators help individuals meet program requirements, overcome barriers, and communicate with court personnel.

The Diversion Referral and Connection Team (DIRECT) surveys individuals in the Oklahoma County Detention Center who may qualify for pre-trial bond assistance or alternatives to incarceration. The team coordinates releases to Diversion Hub and bolsters early identification of diversion program candidates, reducing the jail population and the length of jail stays.

The STAND-UP initiative assists 18–24-year-old's in and out of custody with a peer support and mentorship-focused classes. The initiative aims to teach the participants to identify their trauma, manage their anger, and build healthy relationships to eliminate the possibility of re-engaging with the criminal legal system.