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diversion programs
Coverage of diversion programs in the Nexus archive.
- States split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation
States like Maryland, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Utah have passed new juvenile justice laws, with some prioritizing rehabilitation and reducing adult system transfers while others impose stricter penalties. Hawaii’s law requires trauma consideration in juvenile-to-adult court transfers, and Colorado mandates trauma-informed care and treatment plans for youth offenders.