Forward Township will join alternative justice program
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June 20, 2022

Forward Township will join alternative justice program

By Mon Valley Independent

By John Rectenwald

jrectenwald@yourmvi.com

Forward Township agreed last week to participate in Law Enforcement-Assisted Diversion, or the LEAD program, which will enable law enforcement to divert residents away from the criminal justice system when appropriate.

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