Implementation and Impact Evaluation of the Jefferson Parish Pre-Trial Diversion Program
Formal court processing can lead to negative outcomes for youth. Youth diversion programs can provide an alternative method of addressing young people's needs while limiting unnecessary engagement in the juvenile justice system. Louisiana's Jefferson Parish Pre-Trial Juvenile Diversion Program provides such an alternative to traditional court processing, offering young people case management, connections to community resources, and other services.
Evaluation of the Pre-Trial Diversion Program
AIR's evaluation looks at the implementation of the Diversion Program as assessed through current and prior staff interviews, and interviews with prior program participants and their families. To understand programmatic impact, we compare outcomes for those who have completed the Diversion Program and those in the Jefferson Parish Probation Department.
