Youth Diversion – Department of Youth Development

Youth Diversion

What is Diversion?

Diversion is an alternative to arrest or court. When a young person is stopped by law enforcement, they may be connected to a community-based diversion provider instead of being arrested or going to court.

Diversion Providers

How Does Diversion Work?

Every diversion journey in unique. Here’s how your journey might look if you’re referred to a diversion provider:

Get Stopped by Law Enforcement

Prioritize collaboration and collective problem-solving with partners and stakeholders.

Get Referred to Diversion

You’ll be referred to a community-based organization near you. These organizations focus on support, not punishment.

Meet Your Case Manager

You’ll be matched with a case manager who listens to you, learns about your needs, and helps you set personal goals.

Build a Diversion Plan

You’ll work with your case manager to design a diversion plan that make sense for you and your needs.

Complete Your Diversion Plan

You and your case manager will work together to complete your diversion plan.

Diversion Services

Restorative Justice

Care Coordination

Art Activities

Music Activities

Care Support

Physical Health

Education Support

Leadership

Sport Activities

Mentorship

Mental Health

Substance Use Treatment

Impact of Diversion

Enrolling in Los Angeles County’s Youth Diversion and Development programs helps youth and families thrive and significantly reduces future involvement in the legal system, which benefits us all now and in the future.

Quarterly Diversion Data Dashboard

DYD Youth Diversion Evaluation

Diversion Providers

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