All of the following statements about diversion programs are correct EXCEPT which?

a. They lead to net-widening.
b. There is little evidence that demonstrates that diversion programs serve as an
effective deterrent or help prevent recidivism.
c. There is evidence that diversion programs can be more successful than traditional
court interventions.
d. They do not reduce the number of cases that are formally processed by the criminal
justice system.


d. They do not reduce the number of cases that are formally processed by the criminal
justice system

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

The ___________ of the sexes is a foundation for intimate partner violence

a. Equality b. Inequality c. Limitation d. Restriction

Criminal Justice

Support for the death penalty peaked in ______.

a. 1965 b. 1976 c. 1983 d. 1994

Criminal Justice

Which of the following occurs when an officer is unsure about the right path of action, when following the right path is difficult, or when the wrong path becomes tempting to the officer?

a. discretion b. ethical dilemma c. good faith exception d. rotten apple theory

Criminal Justice

What is another term for scopophilia (voyeurism)?

a. stroker b. peeping tom c. triolist d. frotteur

Criminal Justice