Pointing a finger at the other is a curious and persistent defense mechanism for the guilty. We try to teach our kids not to tattle, but also to be true to themselves. But sometimes the tattling is a ...

Each program set its own criteria, meaning some county programs are easier to complete. Multnomah County, for example, which saw 89 people successfully complete deflection, considers a participant to ...

Oregon recriminalized drugs on Sept. 1, 2024, after the passage of House Bill 4002. Most counties set up deflection programs to refer people to treatment rather than incarceration. Data shows counties ...

Multnomah County, for example, which saw 89 people successfully complete deflection, considers a participant to have completed deflection if they have been screened, referred to a service and engaged ...