Diversion Programs (Youth)
Feb 26, 2024
While it is recognized that some youth commit serious offenses and may need to be confined within a secure setting, research has shown that many youth in the juvenile justice system are there for relatively minor offenses, have significant mental health disorders, and end up in out-of-home placement or on probation by default. Diversion programs are therefore beneficial alternatives to initial or continued formal processing of youth in the juvenile delinquency system.