Community Diversion
Diversion keeps low-risk youth in community settings with time-limited programming. The aim: resolve the presenting issue quickly, reconnect with school, and avoid deeper system involvement.
Logic Model
- Population: first-time or low–moderate-risk youth (tool-guided).
- Intervention: brief skills curriculum, mentoring, family meetings, school coordination.
- Mechanisms: pro-social routines, caregiver alignment, fast feedback loops.
- Outcomes: completion; fewer new complaints; improved attendance/behavior.
Implementation Notes
- Referral within 7–10 days of intake; first contact within 72 hours preferred.
- Dosage: 6–12 weeks typical; case manager/coach caseload ≤ 20.
- Equity: access monitored across race/disability/rural vs urban.
Outcomes (Schema)
- Initiation (% enrolled), Completion (% finished), Improvement (% attendance or behavior gains).
- Follow-up recurrence at 90/180/365 days; school re-engagement status.