Ep 10: Repairing the Harm: Court Diversion is a Win/Win Approach for Everyone

Voices of Public Health

Juvenile court diversion is an approach to help both youth and those harmed by their offenses heal and repair from their actions. Research shows that most young people age out of delinquent behavior with no intervention, by simply growing up; and diversion programs are a more productive way to prevent future arrests. Being involved in the court system does more long-term harm than good.