Provides a structured intervention program that aims to reduce recidivism among youth. The program is designed to be both educational and rehabilitative by offering participants the opportunity to make amends for their misdeeds as well as learn important life skills while gaining work experience. Diversion is a program that provides juvenile first-time offenders an opportunity to avoid a permanent criminal record by completing a series of workshops and service hours, and engaging in other activities depending on the severity of the offense. This is a year-round program providing an opportunity for participants to learn about restorative justice while developing social skills through community service or other community-building activities.