Alternatives to Incarceration Work Plan

The Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) work plan progress outlines efforts by the County of San Diego and regional partners to implement recommended programs and services across various stages of the justice system. The 20-item work plan follows a sequential intercept framework (Sequential Intercept Model, or SIM), from community-based interventions to reentry support. Among the accomplishments are the launch of a care coordination and housing program for individuals who quickly cycle in and out of jail, increased access to sobering centers, enhanced homeless pop-up resource services, and improved connections to housing from jail. Other strategies focus on identification of eligible individuals for diversion and peer support workforce development. These work plan actions originated from an April 2023 San Diego Association of Governments report that included over 50 recommendations.

The Work Plan dates back to May 23, 2023, when it was first presented to the County Board of Supervisors (Board). County departments initiated the actions at that time, or later in the year, for new programs that were funded through the County’s Fiscal Year 23-24 budget. These initiatives aim to reduce incarceration rates by providing effective alternatives and services at multiple intercept point. 

The specific actions implemented from the 2023 Work Plan, along with their work plan results. The updates are reported generally through December 31, 2024, unless otherwise stated. 

The ATI initiative continues to explore areas of opportunity. On May 20, 2025, County staff presented to the Board, new additional  ATI work plan actions. These actions have been identified as priorities that are also feasible during Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026.