unit 2 ip

One definition of diversion is "the halting or suspension before conviction of formal criminal proceedings against a person, conditioned on some form of counter performance by the defendant" (George, 1984).

There are several reasons for the use of diversion:

· List 3 reasons with an explanation for the use of diversion, and discuss why it would be beneficial to the criminal justice system.

· Also explain how the use of diversion would have an effect on law enforcement.

· Is diversion cost-effective?

Submit a 4–5 page paper to your instructor. Support your answers with outside sources using APA format.

The following will be the grading criteria for this assignment.

· 50%: List 3 reasons with an explanation for the use of diversion, and discuss why it would be beneficial to the criminal justice system.

· 30%: Also explain how the use of diversion would have an effect on law enforcement.

· 20%: Is diversion cost-effective?

Reference

George, B. J. (1984). Screening, diversion and mediation in the United States. New York Law Review, 29, 1–38