In Chapter 4,
we are given an in depth break down of Diversion and Probation.
Also, we learn the meaning of the two and can understand how they
work, and how they differ. What sets them apart? Based on our text
(Schmalleger & Smykia, 2015, p. 90), diversion is defined as
the halting or suspension, before conviction, of formal criminal
proceedings against a person (often) conditioned on some form of
counterperformance by the defendant and probation is the
conditional release of a convicted offender into the community,
under the supervision of a probation officer; it is conditional
because it can be revoked if certain conditions are met.
What is the process of diversion? When pretrial diversion is
used, a written agreement between the U.S. attorney and the chief
pretrial services or probation officer defines aspects of its
implementation (Ulrich, 2002). Once implemented, the offenders
compliance is needed to move forward and there are rules,
guidelines and expectations to be met on the offenders behalf.
Once critical issue noted is that of critics. We have learned that
it helps with keeping jails less crowded but Is diversion helping
or hurting
recidivism?
According to (Rivera, 2013), McMurran and Theodosi (2007) found
through a metaanalysis of 16 different
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I want to see
crime decrease and taxpayers not suffer in the end. Understanding
what factors lead to an increase in recidivism rates could be the
grounds to develop programs to assist in a decrease. Harnessing a
greater understanding of the factors that affect recidivism could
also help with the formulation and implementation of cost-effective
intervention programs during incarceration and the period of
probation (Forkner, 2010). Decreasing jail overcrowding by
abolishing harsh laws and creating cost effective programs to
assist in the reduction of recidivism could save taxpayers a lot
of
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