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The purpose of this chapter is to examine and interpret the results of diversion and neighborhood delinquency programs, both of which contain some similarities and differences. In a general sense, both are designed to divert youths from delinquency and, given that their intent is the same, the division into the two categories is somewhat arbitrary. For historical reasons, however, diversion refers to alternatives for those youths who would otherwise be processed in a court of law and, in some cases, be placed in a correctional institution. In contrast, neighborhood programs are designed for those youths considered at higher risk for delinquency than other youths, rather than as alternatives for court processing. Though some neighborhood programs accept court referrals, these programs are not under the jurisdiction of the court and accept referrals from other sources. Participation in neighborhood programs is voluntary.
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O’Donnell, C.R., Manos, M.J., Chesney-Lind, M. (1987). Diversion and Neighborhood Delinquency Programs in Open Settings. In: Morris, E.K., Braukmann, C.J. (eds) Behavioral Approaches to Crime and Delinquency. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0903-1_9
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