Diversion Assessments

Comprehensive Diversion Assessments are performed to assist the courts in identifying suitable candidates for community-based diversion programming. The assessments evaluate whether a community-based educational, diversion, habilitation, and reintegration program designed to decrease recidivism for adults and juveniles with cognitive developmental disabilities and mental health needs is appropriate for their specific needs. The assessment focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by these individuals when they are involved in the criminal justice system, providing tailored support recommendations to facilitate their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. 

This includes the following diversion plans:

• Chapter 2.5 Special Proceedings in Narcotics and Drug Abuse Cases – Penal Code § 1000 – 1000.65 
• Chapter 2.7 Misdemeanor Diversion Penal Code § 1001 – 1001.9 and Chapter 2.9 Diversion of Misdemeanor Offenders Penal Code § 1001.50 – 1001.55
• Chapter 2.6 Deferred Entry of Judgment Reentry Program 100.8 – 1000.10
• Chapter 2.8 Individuals with Cognitive Developmental Disabilities – Penal Code § 1001.20 – 1001.34
• Chapter 2.8A Individuals with Mental Disorders – Penal Code § 1001.35 – 1001.36
• Chapter 2.9C Military Diversion Program – Penal Code § 1001.80
• Chapter 2.9D Theft and Repeat Theft Crimes Diversion or Deferred Entry of Judgment Program Penal Code § 1001.81 – 1001.82 
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Our diversion assessments aim to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals by providing tailored support service recommendations, such as diversion programming, program assessment, educational programming, mentoring care programming, mental health therapeutic services, and specialized services for unique populations. By addressing their unique challenges and offering tailored recommendations, our assessment team aims to reduce recidivism and promote positive reintegration into the community. Through our ongoing commitment and standard evaluation procedures, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of these individuals, fostering safer and more inclusive communities for all.