Diversion in the Time of COVID-19
Photo credit: https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/youth/juvenile-justice/ The criminal justice system has various purposes, with incapacitation, otherwise referred to as incarceration, being the most common. However, courts around the country have begun taking a more holistic approach to dealing with criminal defendants, especially those who face mental health challenges and drug addiction. This shift in philosophy is best displayed through diversion programs like Mental Health Court a