title: A comprehensive community-based youth diversion program.
abstract: The authors describe a community-based program to divert youths from the juvenile justice system. The program's special features and (1) data collection that permits evaluation and accountability, and (2) liaison with justice personnel, service agencies, and the community.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012944:Social Support