One definition of diversion is “the halting or suspension before conviction of formal criminal proceedings against a person, conditioned on some form of counter performance by the defendant” (George, 1984).
There are several reasons for the use of diversion:
- List 3 reasons with an explanation for the use of diversion, and discuss why it would be beneficial to the criminal justice system.
- Also explain how the use of diversion would have an effect on law enforcement.
- Is diversion cost-effective?
4-5 pages APA format with references
George, B. J. (1984). Screening, diversion and mediation in the United States.New York Law Review,29, 1–38.