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- Diversion programs engage community. These programs recognize that restoration, healing, service provision, and relationship-building are more effective when done in the community, not behind bars.
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Oct 13, 2020 · Diversion programs include drug courts, which divert individuals to treatment for substance use disorder with intensive supervision and regular court appearances, and jail diversion programs, which bypass the criminal justice system and focus on a broader array of community services.
In this series, we have examined what diversion is and what it is not, the four primary purposes of diversion, whether diversion contributes to public safety, how the “what works” research can be used to determine who should be
Dec 1, 2022 · Diversion programmes should include robust mental health screening and open referral mechanisms (Hartford et al., 2006; Scott et al., 2013) to enhance accessibility and increase the likelihood that needs are properly addressed (Winstone & Pakes, 2009).
in establishing diversion options, and the importance of engaging community in diversion programs. Building on these previous articles, this article demonstrates the link between the purposes of diversion and related program outcomes that may be achieved. As noted earlier, this series draws from, and builds upon, seminal work in this field.
Diversion programs engage community. These programs recognize that restoration, healing, service provision, and relationship-building are more effective when done in the community, not behind bars. Diversion programs center people’s humanity.
Diversion programs must be developed with the communities needs and strengths at the forefront. Shaping diversion initiatives to the community includes recognizing and utilizing community resources, identifying gaps and unmet needs, and adapting evidence-based practices to local realities. 7
in establishing diversion options, the importance of engaging community in diversion programs, and performance measurement criteria for diversionary programs. Weaving together these key concepts, this article focuses on establishing diversionary practices that are driven by research-informed policy. #11 of 12 papers on pre-conviction
