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Judge Dieter outlines attendance-improvement court and juvenile diversion program to Jersey Shore Area SD board
Summary
Judge Dieter told the board the district’s attendance-improvement court and juvenile diversionary program aim to keep first-time juvenile offenders out of the criminal system through tailored interventions, community service and counseling; he reported 45 of 48 participants completed the program and said 91.6% had not reoffended so far.
Judge Dieter told the Jersey Shore Area School District board at its 17th regular meeting that the district’s attendance-improvement court and a juvenile diversionary program aim to reduce criminal records for first-time juvenile offenders through tailored, restorative interventions.
Dieter said the diversionary program—developed with school staff—requires participants to meet with the judge, their parents and the charging officer, complete written reflections and community service, and in some cases take educational classes…
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