Evidenced-Based Informed Juvenile Diversion

• In Event: Diverting Youth from Crime: Decisions & Programs

Abstract

Juvenile diversion is widely touted as being successful in diverting youth from further involvement in crimongenic activities yet the specific components needed in juvenile diversion programming is widely unknown and under-researched. Juvenile diversion varies widely in its initiation, execution and service delivery. This presentation explores current research on Colorado juvenile diversion programming focusing on the development of evidenced-based standards and clarifying and problem solving the lack of youth of color included in state-funded juvenile diversion programs.

Author

• Jennifer Elizabeth Capps, Metropolitan State University of Denver