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Restorative justice
Addressing substance use
Addressing mental health needs
Addressing domestic violence
Reducing contact with formal court processing
Intervening early with young people
Addressing traffic or DUI related issues
Addressing sex trafficking or prostitution
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Veteran's Court

Addressing substance use
Addressing mental health needs
Addressing domestic violence
Reducing contact with formal court processing
Intervening early with young people
Addressing traffic or DUI related issues
Description
How long has the program been operating?
Less than 1 year
If applicable, what approach, method, or goal best describes the diversion program?
Addressing substance use
Addressing mental health needs
Addressing domestic violence
Reducing contact with formal court processing
Intervening early with young people
Addressing traffic or DUI related issues

At what stage of the process does the diversion program occur?
After the case is filed/charged, but before the defendant enters a plea

What population is your program intended to serve?
People arrested for the first time
People arrested with a particular offense
People with mental health disorders
People with substance use disorders
Other

Veterans

How are participants identified for the diversion program?
Referral from intake staff to diversion staff
Referral from law enforcement
Referral from school or other community partner
Other

Does your office have informal or written policies about this diversion program's criteria/eligibility?
Yes
What are the programmatic options and/or requirements for the diversion?
Receive behavioral health assessment
Attend behavioral health intervention
Attend programming that is not a behavioral health intervention
Follow individualized case management plan
Pay restitution
Pay fines or fees
Complete community service
Complete a restorative process

How long does the diversion program usually last on average for someone who completes successfully?
More than a year

How does the diversion program impact your office's resources?
Programmatic costs are covered by prosecutor’s office
Programmatic costs are covered by health care system or other stakeholder(s)

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