The Campbell County Diversion Team encourages youth and families to. . .

• Work together to strengthen the family unit and change criminal thinking patterns.
• Hold a juvenile accountable for their thinking and behavior, resulting in more positive decisions.
• Create an appreciation for the criminal justice system.
• Improve performance in school.
• Increase communication between parents and juvenile.
• Bolster self esteem and expose the juvenile to pro-social activities.

Words from those involved

“Proven, effective method of working with our youth to keep them out of the court system. Allows for more productivity by teens in our community.”

“The Diversion Program teaches youth and our community that they can overcome a poor choice and in turn, learn valuable life skills.”

“I thought it was kind of fun. Corrective Thinking helped me understand how my choices affected my family.”

Megan (Diversion Youth)

“The Diversion Officers are committed to one-on-one interaction with youth, and as a result, great things are being accomplished.”

“The Corrective Thinking Classes allowed my daughter to see herself in a different light.”

“I’m glad I went through Diversion. It put my life back on the right track. The program improved my relationship with my family and taught me the value of trust.”

“Our Diversion officers are equipped to teach students how to make better choices.”