Juvenile diversion programs result in improved outcomes for youth, cost-savings, and increased public safety. But they could be more widely used — and existing programs could be improved.

A policy update from NJJN, "Diverting Youth From The Justice System: Why and How," briefly summarizes some of the research on diversion and the contents of The Juvenile Diversion Guidebook, a resource from Models for Change that offers users practical insight, advice, and direction in developing and improving diversion programs.

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