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Diversion Programs

Through pretrial diversion programs, courts can more effectively address the underlying problems that contribute to criminal behavior, and reduce the likelihood of future crime. In pretrial diversion programs, defendants with a specific problem such as drug addiction or mental illness are handled by a special court that has resources and trained staff to address these issues.

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

The Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) will provide technical assistance on pretrial services for the mentally ill as part of a consortium of service providers that are seeking to address the planning and capacity-building needs of pretrial services programs. In addition to PJI, the consortium includes the Council of State Governments Justice Center (CSG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). The project will involve a national training event, distance-learning seminars on relevant topics and state-based targeted technical assistance. For more information, please contact John Clark.

For addtional information, visit NAPSA's diversion page.

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Pretrial Justice Institute 730 11th Street NW Suite 302 Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 202-638-3080 Fax: 202-347-0493