Grant for Hall County accountability courts could be ‘missing piece’ to help people stay out of jail and get back on their feet - Gainesville Times

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Grant for Hall County accountability courts could be ‘missing piece’ to help people stay out of jail and get back on their feet

Angel Mays, a Hall County Family Treatment Court graduate, speaks to attendees of a WomenSource Power Lunch in Gainesville, on Oct. 26, 2017. The luncheon featured panelists who are experts in accountability courts and individuals they have helped. - photo by David Barnes

10272017 ACCOUNTABILITY 0003.jpg — Angel Mays, a Hall County Family Treatment Court graduate, speaks to attendees of a WomenSource Power Lunch in Gainesville, on Oct. 26, 2017. The luncheon featured panelists who are experts in accountability courts and individuals they have helped. - photo by David Barnes

When a person walks out of the jail with their freedom, the next steps are critical to make sure they don’t get locked up again, said Hall County Treatment Services Director Jessi Emmett.