Ian Tomson-Smith interviews Josh Hartlage, the president and founder of Advent FS, about diversion programs in the US and their potential application in the UK.
They discuss the nature of diversion as an alternative to traditional sentencing, the management of these programs through software solutions, and the differences between the US and UK systems.
The conversation also touches on the future of diversion in the UK, the challenges of funding, and the controversial offender-paid model.
Takeaways
- Diversion programs provide a second chance for low-level offenders.
- The process of diversion includes education and community service.
- Managing diversion programs effectively can lower recidivism rates significantly.
- In the US, diversion is typically handled at the prosecutor level.
- In the UK, diversion is managed at the police level, which may be more efficient.
- There is a growing demand for effective management platforms for diversion programs.
- The UK aims to increase the percentage of crime handled through out-of-court resolutions.
- Funding for diversion programs is a significant challenge in the UK.
- The offender-paid model is gaining traction as a funding solution.
- First-time offenders are often closer to everyday citizens than hardened criminals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Diversion Programs
01:58 Understanding Diversion: Definition and Process
04:51 Managing Diversion Programs: Tools and Strategies
09:49 Comparing US and UK Diversion Systems
14:28 The Future of Diversion in the UK
19:19 Funding Challenges and Offender-Paid Models
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