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The decision to divert pre-arrest resides with law enforcement officers. This type of diversion is commonly referred to as police-led diversion, and occurs when law enforcement officers encounter circumstances that suggest that avoiding the criminal justice system altogether serves the best interests of the community and
Defined as alternative pathways for first-time offenders that diverge from traditional prosecution, diversion programs are explored in depth for their significance in achieving the overarching goals of rehabilitation, community safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Diversion programs allow criminal justice actors to send defendants out of the court system, compelling them instead to attend treatment programs, participate in educational opportunities, and/or perform community service. These programs exist for both adult and juvenile offenders.
(2) “Law enforcement diversion programs” are programs that include diversion opportunities such as “pre-arrest,” “pre-booking,” “deflection,” and “post-arrest” programs in which alleged unlawful conduct is intercepted and addressed before referral to prosecution.
Diversion is a process whereby an individual, at some stage, is diverted from continuing on in the formal justice process. Diversion can come as early as initial contact with a law enforcement officer, if they exercise their discretion to not arrest, and thus place the individual in the criminal justice system.
Jul 13, 2019 · Diversion to treatment is not a new concept in the criminal justice system. Successful strategies require the participation of both law enforcement officers and individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD). This study relies on interviews and focus groups to explore the perceptions and attitudes of these two different populations about non ...
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Feb 8, 2024 · A diversion program is an alternative sentencing option that allows a defendant charged with certain crimes to avoid a criminal conviction. Diversion or pretrial diversion may be available to people facing first-time arrests or non-violent misdemeanor offenses.
