1

Decision to Refer to Diversion

#FFFFFF

Questions/Data to Review:

  • Who is served by diversion, by ethnicity?
  • Do youth need to admit guilt in order to receive diversion?
  • Is there a difference by ethnicity in youth served by pre-adjudication versus postadjudication diversion programs?
  • Diversion services can be broken out by type: Supervision, Treatment,
    Accountability, Restorative Justice, and Competency services. Does the type of
    service delivered differ by ethnicity?
  • Are programs/services being utilized equally effective for all ethnicities? What are
    the program completion rates by ethnicity? What are the outcomes for youth by
    ethnicity (recidivism, academic improvement, employment, family stability,
    etc…)?
  • What youth and program factors are associated with (reduced) recidivism? Is
    there a difference by ethnicity in the proportions of youth who receive a
    diagnostic assessment for mental health or substance use needs?
  • Colorado’s standard criterion for recidivism is a filing or filings for a new offense
    either while the juvenile was in the program or up to one year after they exited
    the program. Are there differences in recidivism rates by ethnicity?
  • Is there a difference by ethnicity on the referral source for youth to diversion
    (police, courts, or probation)?
  • Is there a difference in average program duration by ethnicity?