What Is A Diversion Program?
We all make mistakes in life. Some of them involve being young and dumb and doing things that break the law. Some court systems have devised a program to ensure that the juvenile crime offender is able to pay for his crimes, learn from his mistakes, and still keep a clean record that won’t haunt him for the rest of his life. This is called a Diversion Program.
How does someone take part in a Diversion program?
These programs are often referred on an individual bases by the Attorney’s office and require a contract agreement for the offender to commit certain requirements before the programs completion. They are helpful to those offenders who 1. Don’t want a court record, 2. Are willing to learn from their mistakes, and 3. Are willing to offer restoration to the victim(s) and or community. Once the program is completed the drug charges are dismissed but if the program is not completed the case may still have to be resolved in court.
What is involved in the program?
Essentially, this is a volunteer program that gives the offender the chance to be accountable for their behavior by either doing community service, writing an essay, taking part in some project, write a letter of apology to the victim or the court, or take part in some other life skills program that demonstrates their willingness to learn responsibility and not get involved in future criminal activities or some combination thereof.
The participant may choose to leave the program at any time and work out their case in the court system instead.
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