Resource: The Mentoring Toolkit 2. Resource: Updates to Statistical Briefing Book. Youth M. Data Sources Bureau of Justice Statistics. National Youth Gang Survey Analysis. Uniform Crime Reports.
Just Launched! Redesigned YE4C. Keeping youth in school and out of the justice system. Myth Busters: National Reentry and Medicaid. Programs Federal Youth Court Program. Gang Resistence and Education Program. Reintegration of ExOffenders Program. Publications National Gang Threat Assessment.
Aftercare Services. Amber Alert: Best Practices. Criminal Career Patterns. Curriculum for Training Educators of Youth in Confinement. Employment and Training for Court-Involved Youth. Explanations for Offending. Fact Sheet: Disproportionate Minority Contact. Federal Justice Statistics, Functional Impairment in Delinquent Youth.
Graphic Novels for Youth in Custody. Highlights of the National Youth Gang Survey. Improving Literacy Skills of Juvenile Detainees. Juvenile Arrests Juvenile Court Statistics In such a case, the court can reimpose the terms of the original Diversion Agreement or set new requirements such as additional community service work for the youth to complete, and order a term of community supervision under a probation counselor.
In addition, the court file is open to the public and the youth's criminal records become public. Up until this point, the youth's criminal records are confidential. The Accountability Board may make the decision to refuse to enter into a Diversion Agreement with a youth when appropriate.
The following circumstances may be used to determine the refusal of services. A Diversion Agreement is a contract between the youth and the Accountability Boards. The contract states the requirements and completion date. Such agreements may be entered into only after the prosecutor has determined that probable cause exists that a crime has been committed and it is legally sufficient for filing criminal charges.
Certain rights are guaranteed to youth. Clallam County, Washington. Report or Comment About. Index A-Z. What is Diversion? What is a Diversion Unit? Victim's Compensation and Civil Action When a juvenile's crime has caused a financial loss to a victim, replacement of that loss restitution will normally be required by the Diversion Unit. What Are the Juvenile's Rights?
What Are the Advantages of Diversion? Notice About Diversion or Court If you choose to go to Court, or if you miss more than one appointment for an interview or more than one appointment for an Accountability Board, your case could go to Juvenile Court. You should be aware of the following information about cases that are returned to the Juvenile Court: Juvenile Court is a very formal process that can require up to five different appearances, although usually not that many are required.
All cases must be seen at the Juvenile Court in Port Angeles. There is travel expense and time lost from schools and work as all appointments are between a. You may be entitled to a free lawyer Public Defender , or you can act as your own Attorney or hire one.
If you go to Juvenile Court and are found guilty: You will be assigned a probation officer. You may be ordered to complete various assessments or participate in classes. You may be fined. You will have to pay restitution to a victim if there was damage to persons or property or a stolen object was not returned or there is a loss in any way to a victim. If your case is returned to Juvenile Court and you do not meet the terms of the Court Order you can then be given detention time for up to 30 days.
You will have a conviction on your record and the record remains open until sealed or destroyed by court order. Diversion Rights Diversion is a different way of dealing with juveniles who are charged with an offense.
You do not go to court and there is no trial before a judge. A Diversion agreement is a contract between you and the Diversion unit. A Diversion agreement may require you to do certain things, such as community service, attend counseling, informational, restorative justice, or educational sessions, pay restitution, pay a fee, requirements to attend school, observe home curfews, abide by restrictions to certain geographical locations, and refrain from any contact with victims or witnesses of the offense; but you cannot be sent to jail.
Under certain circumstances, you may be counseled and released, which means no further action will be required of you. If you sign a Diversion Agreement, or if you are counseled and released, the offense you are charged with and any Divesrion Agreement will be part of your criminal history.
Your criminal history may result in: A future or other offenses not being handled by diversion or deferred disposition; and B future or other offenses resulting in more serious consequences. Your criminal history will show whether or not you have completed the terms of a Diversion Agreement. Your criminal history is accessible to the police, the prosecutor, the court, and the diversion unit. If you do not follow the Diversion Agreement, the prosecutor may bring you to a hearing for the offense s with which you are charged.
If you do not appear at the court hearing, the court may order that you be arrested. Who decides to divert youth? Juvenile diversion decisions are most often made by police officers, educators, prosecutors, judges or other court staff and can occur at any of three stages: Prior to arrest: The first opportunity for diversion is for police officers not to make an arrest or for school officials not to involve police or initiate a court referral when confronting youth involved in minor lawbreaking behavior at school.
At juvenile court intake: Once youth have been referred to juvenile court by prosecutors, juvenile court intake officers or judges could decide that formal processing would neither make the public safer nor benefit the young person.
Is juvenile diversion consistent from place to place? Are there disparities in diversion for juveniles? What happens when a youth is diverted from the juvenile justice system?
Diversion differs from probation in several fundamental ways. Diverted youth should never be assigned to probation or supervised by a probation officer. There should be no possibility of placement or confinement for failure in diversion.
This means that diverted youth should never be subject to court-ordered conditions. Except in rare cases involving chronic offending and significant risk to public safety, they should not face court-imposed consequences for failing to comply with a diversion agreement or contract. There should be no court-imposed contact standards to guide how often diversion program providers meet or speak with diverted youth or their families. Program supporters report reduced reoffending rates and a significant savings to taxpayers by cutting costs associated with arrest and formal juvenile processing.
Cambridge, MA: In the Safety Net Collaborative, the Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge police, Cambridge schools and the Department of Human Service Programs work together to divert youth away from arrest while still holding them accountable through mediation, community service or restitution.
Youth are also provided needed services, including school support, mental health services and mentorship. Re-offending among diverted youth was low. DHS provides diverted youth and families with preventative services targeted to their needs. More News Press Releases.
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