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Socorro ISD launches first‑offender diversion program to keep students out of court
Summary
District staff described a first‑offender program in partnership with juvenile probation and local law enforcement that diverts first‑time THC cases from the criminal pipeline into mandatory counseling, monitoring and parental engagement; 28 students currently enrolled and a $114,000 grant supports staffing and data collection.
Socorro ISD presented details Wednesday on a first‑offender juvenile diversion program aimed at preventing first‑time THC (cannabis) possession cases from producing criminal convictions that carry long‑term consequences for students.
Dr. (Doc) Graham, director of administrative services, described the program developed with juvenile probation and law…
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