Baltimore's SideStep Program Faces Challenges
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Baltimores SideStep program, aimed at diverting young offenders from court, faced challenges in its expansion. A law glitch ended access to juvenile records, and a city Inspector Generals report revealed major gaps, including lack of formal case plans, poor data tracking, and misuse of state grants. Contractors received nearly $700,000, but some spent it on kids outside the program without proper checks. The program also faced issues with fake invoices, sensitive data leaks, and disputes over record sharing. Despite these setbacks, the city insists on pushing ahead with youth safety efforts.
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