One of the most desired outcomes of diversion is also one of the most challenging to measure: Recidivism. We were incredibly fortunate to be able to run a statewide 26-month analysis of a diversion program we administer in Johnston County, NC to determine whether the participants completing that program were less likely to reoffend. The…
After your diversion program is up and running, how do you determine if it is a success? The most basic measure of success is whether or not your program is meeting the objectives you’ve set for your diversion program. (In previous articles, we’ve gone over identifying diversion program goals and achieving those goals.) Even if…
What Goals Are Met When You Offer A Diversion Program? Goal: Reduce Docket maintenance and conserve resources Diversion programs are a cost-saving resource for prosecutors, courts, and jail/prisons alike. Diversion will reduce the number of cases in the criminal justice system as well as post-adjudication supervision/confinement. More importantly for your office, offering diversion earlier in…
