Expand the Use of Diversion from the Juvenile Justice System

This issue brief from the Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights research on the impact of expanding diversion in the juvenile legal system.

Overview from the brief:

This brief presents the research case behind significantly expanding the use of diversion. The available evidence indicates that arresting young people and formally processing their cases in juvenile court significantly increases their likelihood of subsequent arrests. Arrests and formal court processing also reduce young people’s odds of future success in school and employment.