Prosecutor's Office
Diversion Unit
The Diversion Unit is part of the Community Prosecution Bureau and is responsible for developing, administering, and monitoring the diversion programs. The Diversion Unit's mission in the criminal justice system is to seek to improve the quality of life, by providing programs for eligible individuals as an alternative to jail by educating, rehabilitating, and reducing recidivism. These programs benefit the individual, the community, and City resources.
The Diversion Unit currently administers seven programs administered by contract with community providers:
- Domestic Violence Diversion Program
- Positive Alternatives Diversion Program
- Shoplifting/Theft Diversion Program
- Prostitution Diversion Program
- Prostitution Solicitation Diversion Program
- Home Detention Program
- Underage Drinking and Alcohol Possession Diversion Program
The Diversion Unit also administers the Mental Health Diversion Program with Magellan Health Services.
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