What is diversion Generally, diversion means a person who has committed a crime agrees to take part in a programme that will help them change their ways. They can be asked to make amends by writing an apology letter or doing community service, and they can also be required to pay restitution to their victim.
What is the synonym of diversion?
Diversion is a powerful tool that can help people with past criminal convictions or a history of substance use disorder. However, the hodgepodge of available programs across the criminal justice system creates confusion about what diversion is and what it can achieve; which types of diversion are appropriate at different decision points; and how to assess whether or not these interventions are effective.
The ACLU has a wide range of resources for people who have been diverted from the criminal justice system or who have had their cases diverted by police, including information on how to find out about your diversion options and how to apply for the right one. If you have been denied a diversion, or if you are unhappy with the conditions the police have attached to it, your lawyer can ask the prosecuting authority to review their decision.
Some prosecutors are still reluctant to use diversion, believing that it will lead to more crimes or harm to victims. Others have a deeply ingrained belief that the only way to protect communities from violent offending is to punish people with incarceration and other harsh punishments as much as possible. This is a dangerous mistake.