Juvenile Diversion Programs

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Author(s): Poorvi Ravikumar (PES Univeristy, India)and S. Likitha (PES University, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
Source title: Juvenile Justice in African and Western Criminal Justice Systems
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Simeon Peter Sungi (United States International University-Africa, Kenya)and Henry K. Murigi (Pan-African Christian University, Kenya)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9343-4.ch002

Keywords: Criminal Science & Corrections / General Law / Information Science Reference / Security & Forensics

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Juvenile Diversion Programs play a vital role in the legal system. They aim to stop young people from committing more crimes and tackle root causes like poverty, poor education, and unstable homes. These programs focus on stopping crime before it happens, helping kids change, and making things right. They come in different forms, such as informal and formal diversion, community-based justice, and volunteer work. Studies show these programs help reduce repeat offenses, avoid lasting criminal records, and support personal growth. However, putting these programs in place, especially in African justice systems, faces issues like limited funds, uneven use, and social judgment. Despite these problems, youth programs have shown good results in Western countries. With better policies, training, and community support, they can be improved and used more widely in African legal systems.

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