Treat 'Em Flashcards

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What does diversion do?

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Avoids formal processing, the stigma of being a criminal and has symbolic interaction

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Where do we see informal diversion?

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With police and prosecutors

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What are the three goals of formal diversion?

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a) avoid labeling and stigma
b) provide services/treatment for problems
c) reduce costs of justice system

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