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Key Findings:

• Face Forward grantees primarily diverted low-risk offenders before formal processing or adjudication.
• The majority of the programs did not obtain a formal designation as a diversion program by the juvenile justice system.
• Operating as a formal diversion program ensured a steady source of referrals and close collaboration with justice partners, but gaining formal status was a long process.
• Some programs provided diversion services without a formal designation. These programs had more flexibility in program design but some struggled to compete for referrals.
• Partnerships were crucial for successful diversion programs. Criminal justice partners were essential for referrals, and partnerships with community agencies expanded the range of services offered.