San Diego County Grand Jury • 2003-2004

Juvenile Diversion

Published: May 18, 2004 13 pages Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1
A youth is arrested, or comes by referral to the attention of a public agency because of some type of anti-social behavior.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Arresting Officer determines if the individual appears to be a suitable candidate (shows remorse and is not a repeat offender or guilty of a felony charge) for a diversion program.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
After reaching that conclusion, the Arresting Officer consults with a Juvenile Diversion Specialist (JDS), to determine what recommendation (if any) to make to a Juvenile Diversion Panel (JDP).
No recommendations for this finding
F4
If diversion is approved as the course of action, the JDS will contact the offending juvenile and the parents to inform them of those decisions.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
An explanation of the diversion program is given to the offender: • Avoid starting a juvenile criminal record for the youngster. • Learning effective ways to deal with difficult situations in an acceptable manner. • Promote positive interaction between the juvenile and his/her family, school and community.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
If interest on the part of parents and child is shown, they are then scheduled to meet again with the JDS.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Following the meeting with the JDS, a recommendation is made to the JDP.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
After consideration by the JDP, the juvenile and the parents will again meet with the JDS or his representative who then becomes the Juvenile Mentor (JM). – 2004 (filed May 18, 2004) 3 Report 2003/4-05 9. A contract is tailored to the individual's time availability and ability to perform the required tasks within the specified time constraints.
No recommendations for this finding

Commendations 1