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In Joe Ribsam’s first year working in New Hampshire, following legislation in the State House was practically a full-time job.Ribsam, the new head of the Division for Children, Families and Youth, found himself reiterating requests for funds and...

In Granite State, data not the top priority Police have wide discretion in how they resolve situations. Diversion programs are one alternative to arrest. Bill Gnade Published: 4/20/2021 6:00:20 PM Court diversion advocates across the country say diversion saves money and reduces crime. But in New Hampshire, and nationally, the data to support this claim is hard to find. Without more data collection and analysis, experts warn that it will be difficult to prove to funders and the public that dive...