Our Approach
Our Approach
LEAD provides community-based care for people who commit law violations related to behavioral health issues or extreme poverty, serving as an alternative to punitive enforcement-based responses.
Data & Results
Lead Referrals - Past 12 Months
Lead Referrals - Past 12 Months
Approved Community Referrals by Demographic
Evaluations of Results
Independent evaluations show that LEAD reduces recidivism, LEAD is less expensive than the arrest-and-charge system, and LEAD participants are significantly more likely to obtain housing, employment, and legitimate income after a LEAD referral. To access the reports, click the “Results” button below.
Our Referrers
LEAD is proud to partner with a number of local organizations in Seattle/King County that refer individuals for case management.
REACH, ACRS, Co-LEAD, DESC
King County Dept. of Public Defense
King County Prosecuting Attorney
Seattle City Attorney
SFD Health One
Community Passageways
Pioneer Square Alliance
Downtown Seattle Association
U District Partnership
Ballard Alliance
CID Public Safety Team
City of Seattle
King County Public Health
Port of Seattle
Self/Family/Friend
Community residents
Other Social Service Orgs
LEAD is near and dear to my heart because it’s made a difference in our neighborhood in recent months, directly addressing our public safety concerns.
—Christel Peterson, Seattle Community Member
