2nd Annual Washington State Deflection & Diversion Summit 2026

The Washington State Deflection and Diversion Summit provides a collaborative learning and educational opportunity for key stakeholders in criminal justice, behavioral health, and community services to implement, expand, and strengthen deflection and diversion efforts across the state. These programs operate across the Sequential Intercept Model to offer alternatives to incarceration, reduce burdens on law enforcement, courts and correctional facilities, and connect individuals to therapeutic environments and supportive services. With some counties having limited or no deflection and diversion options, this Summit aims to share strategies, funding models, and success stories that can be replicated statewide.