Matt Ingrouille
Matt Ingrouille
Episode 20 - Kris Nyrop: LEADing the way
Episode 20 - Kris Nyrop: LEADing the way
Episode 20 - Kris Nyrop: LEADing the way
Monday 8th April 2019
Learn how Seattle's LEAD program is transforming lives and reducing crime through a collaborative approach to addiction. Insights from Kris Nyrop.
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Get the buttons here!Kris Nyrop: How LEAD is Transforming Lives in Seattle
What we've discovered is that when we get everyone on the same page and working together and talking to each other, we get things accomplished that we never got done before, when we were all operating in our individual silos.
Imagine a program that doesn't just punish addiction but offers a lifeline instead. In this episode of the Say Know Podcast, host Matt Ingrouille chats with Kris Nyrop, the Director of Harm Reduction Practices in Seattle, about the groundbreaking Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program. This isn't your typical law enforcement strategy. LEAD is all about giving people a second chance by diverting them away from jail and into supportive services.
Think of it as a community safety net, where police, health workers, and social services come together to help those struggling with addiction find a path to a healthier life. Kris shares how LEAD started back in 2011 and has since become a model for reducing crime and healthcare costs while improving lives. It's a heartening look at what happens when a community pulls together to tackle addiction head-on.
Whether you're curious about innovative approaches to addiction or looking for inspiration on how communities can make a difference, this episode is packed with insights and real-world success stories.