Police social workers (PSWs) were originally conceptualized over 100 years ago without necessary funding. With public safety revision becoming an increasingly important topic, the PSW model has been posed as a potential solution. According to the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, research shows that “up to 80% of police calls may be related to
Research shows that 87% of males tested positive for at least one illicit drug at the time of their arrest, but only 12% of the incarcerated population will receive drug treatment while in custody. This perpetuates recidivism rates, allowing these individuals to be pushed back into their communities (disproportionately communities of color) without having
The Ottawa Community Youth Diversion Program (OCYDP) targets medium-risk youth, structured according to the risk and necessity for offender rehabilitation. According to OCYDP, youth referred to diversion programs had significantly lower re-offense rates than those referred to probation even when controlling for risk level, age, gender, and nature of the index offense. However, program
According to researchers Jerry M. Stott, Jordan T. Giese, Lisaann S. Gittner, Robert E. Forbis, Jr., and Jeff A. Dennis, the consistent objectives of diversion across various disciplines are rehabilitation, efficient case processing, and reducing resources. “From institutionalized mental health programming in detention facilities to social workers and officers on the front lines, the criminal
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