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?
