Advisor
Fitzpatrick, Colleen, 1950-
Committee Member
West-Smith, Mary
Committee Member
Iannacchione, Brian
Department
Criminal Justice
Institution
University of Northern Colorado
Type of Resources
Text
Place of Publication
Greeley (Colo.)
Publisher
University of Northern Colorado
Date Created
5-1-2014
Genre
thesis
Extent
75 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
Abstract
Far too often in our society offenders in the criminal justice system started their criminal careers as juveniles and never found a way to dig themselves out of the black hole that is delinquency. In recent years, across the nation, there has been great effort expended in finding early interventions for juveniles to deter them away from the criminal justice system before they delve into a negative life trajectory. In Colorado multiple jurisdictions utilize diversion programs as a way to keep juvenile offenders out of the formal court system. This research examines one such Juvenile Diversion Program in the Fifth Judicial District of the District Attorney’s Office for a three year period between 2010 and 2012 in the counties of Lake, Summit, and Clear Creek. By looking at which components of the juvenile diversion program are the most effectives at producing successful clients it is hoped that improved and targeted interventions for juveniles are able to more effectively help these juveniles stay out of the system before they cannot get back out.
Degree type
MA
Degree Name
Master
Place
Clear Creek County (Colo.)
Place
Lake County (Colo.)
Language
English
Local Identifiers
McKinneyThesis2014
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by author.
