In many jurisdictions in Canada, individuals charged with certain criminal offences are offered a chance to do something like counselling or community service in exchange of having the charges dropped. Discuss whether you think such diversion programs have a positive or negative effect on crime and the overall safety of the community.

Criminology

Assignment Description

The Effects of Diversion Programs
In many jurisdictions in Canada, individuals charged with certain criminal offences are offered a chance to do something like counselling or community service in exchange of having the charges dropped. Discuss whether you think such diversion programs have a positive or negative effect on crime and the overall safety of the community.

Your paper must be supported with reference to criminological principles and theories covered in the course material.