In 2021, Washtenaw County launched a new diversion and deflection pilot program in Ypsilanti, MI. The evidence-based program, Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), originated in King County, Washington and has been piloted by communities across the U.S. CHRT will evaluate the program’s effectiveness and impact in Ypsilanti through surveys, interviews, and secondary data. Along the way, CHRT will communicate key findings and experiences to partners and community leaders.