Jail Diversion has proven outcomes
Steadman & Naples (2005)
- Study conducted looking at 3 pre-booking and 3 post-booking jail diversion programs
- Findings
- Reduction in time spent in jail
- Public safety risk is not increased despite more days in the community
Kent State Research Briefing 3 (2007)
- Study determined the impact of diversion programs on consumers’ quality of life
- Consumers experienced a higher quality of life through stigma reduction
- Consumers experienced fewer depressive symptoms