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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total

Diverted 508 415 574 605 608 2710

Program
Completers 425 364 505 536 388 2218

Non-
Completers 83 51 69 68 32 303

Rejected at 158 104 123 70 66 521
Screening

%
Successful 83.7% 87.7% 88% 88.6% 63.8% 81.8%
Completion

Analyses

A complete dataset of all variables gathered for youth in the Youth Diversion Program was

provided by the law enforcement agency. Univariate analyses were conducted on all variables to

examine the sample and to assess the completeness of the data. One-way ANOVAs were conducted

to measure differences in recidivism across the Youth Diversion Program subsamples as well as

across the various agencies providing intervention services. When merited, post hoc tests were

completed to identify any within the group and between group differences.

Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with the program administrators at Anuvia,

Family First, Future Leaders, Prevention, Teen Court, and Urban Thoughts, exploring the

following questions:

 What is the purpose of the agency’s participation in the Youth Diversion Program?

 How much experience has the agency and staff delivered these services had working

with justice-involved populations?

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