Crime Causation Diversion: Comparison of Juvenile Diversion, Intervention, And Prevention Programs Operating in California

The objective of this study is to compare juvenile diversion, intervention, and prevention programs operating California. This study will examine how programs work to reduce juvenile crime and then conduct an analysis of the relationship between program premise and goals and one of more major causes of juvenile delinquent behavior.

One of the provisions to juvenile offenders is known as SMART. SMART is comprised by a broad series of programs including intervention programs, investigations, school violence prevention, and juvenile diversion. It also includes outreach and community forum programs like Is Your Teen at Risk? that informs parents about issues they need to be knowledgeable about." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, 2013) SMART stands for 'School Mobile Assessment and Resource Team', which is reported to be used in "situations and incidents related to violence, threats, possession and use...
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