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Works Cited – Impacts of Diversion
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Systems Theory – Gaps and Potential Improvement
A downside to the concept of diversion is found within its nuances and definitions. Since diversion is defined within each jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis, it becomes notoriously difficult to understand and report the logistics of these local program settings because of the variety of differing programs. In addition, each community assigns a different meaning
Law Enforcement Related Diversion
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
Diversion and Illicit Drug Usage
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
Juvenile Diversion
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
Impacts of Diversion Programs
By: Mason Mehr, InternDiversion and deflection programs are methods that need to be integrated into the criminal justice system. When applied correctly, the utilization of the multitude of application models are effective and dynamic, allowing for decreases in recidivism. However, the nuances of diversion and deflection programs leave room for ineffective utilization strategies, perpetuating the
Diversion in Healthcare
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