Multnomah County commissioners look to reshape embattled drug deflection program

While some proposals under consideration are for greater accountability, others aim to better set participants up for success ...
East Oregonian

Baker County ready to launch ‘deflection program’ as drug possession is recriminalized

Baker County is preparing to start a program that gives people cited for possession of relatively small amounts of certain drugs a chance to avoid criminal charges if they complete addiction treatment ...
KGW8

Multnomah County DA threatens prosecution of drug users who fail to complete deflection program

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez announced Tuesday that his office may pursue charges against people caught in possession of hard drugs who fail to complete the ...

Multnomah County DA Vasquez calls for accountability in drug deflection overhaul

About 20% of participants were deemed “successful” in Multnomah County’s drug deflection program, a label District Attorney Nathan Vasquez questions.
OPB

Multnomah County DA unveils new plan for deflection program — more prosecutions

In response to low engagement in Multnomah County’s drug deflection program, District Attorney Nathan Vasquez has announced steep changes. Starting Jan. 5, people that fail to complete the county’s ...