BHLY Diversion model replicates the Michigan State Diversion Model. It is a behavioral treatment program for arrested juveniles that use college students as principal caseworkers. Three themes in OJJDP research with juvenile offenders: 1) youths respond better if treated outside the juvenile justice system, 2) a youth’s community & family are the natural context for intervention, 3) and service delivery by nonprofessionals may be both more effective and less costly than relying on credentialed professionals. The caseworkers spend 6 to 8 hours a week with juveniles in their home, schools, & community. BHLY serves nonviolent, first-time youth, & two-thirds have at least one child (Travis, Solomon, Waul, 2001). BHLY targets 4000 of 14,402 youth referred to HCJPD in 2012. Divert & Expunge!
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