Drug Diversion Program, Maricopa County, AZ https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/JuvenileProbation/Probation/drugDiversion
(ii) Main interventions description:
The drug Diversion Program in Maricopa County in Arizona aims to reducing the drug presence and use among juveniles. By doing this, the program is giving these juveniles an alternative so they do not have to attend a formal court hearing or action. The drug diversions program aims to intervene in the juvenile’s life at an earlier age to help be assisted to not reoffend or remain drug free. During this time the program will give each of the juvenile’s strong tools and assists to avoid drugs in the future that they can carry thought their lives. The Diversion program understands that children make mistakes so they also involve the juvenile’s family in the process by giving them strong tools to help their child remain drug free. This program not only focuses on the juvenile and his family but also the community and how this juvenile affects the community with its drug use. Ultimately all of these actions will help turns a juvenile’s life frim delinquency and refrain from having to make this child attend a formal court hearing.
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During this time it gives the juvenile an opportunity to learn, reflect and understand his/her responsibility to themselves, family and the community. During this program the juveniles competency will grow just like their skill set. This program focuses growing the child’s mind and giving them a set of skills to develop that they can use throughout their entire life. These juveniles will understand the harm they cause themselves, their family and the protection of the community. All without ever having to enter court room for a formal