Research various diversion alternatives and develop an essay, either pro or con, on the topic of diversion. Consider questions such as whether diversion should be used or if it ethical to allow some offenders to avoid the formal system while others are put into the system.

In recent years, the strain on the court system and custodial systems
has resulted in various community-based diversion alternatives for
offenders. Research various diversion alternatives and develop an essay,
either pro or con, on the topic of diversion. Consider questions such
as whether diversion should be used or if it ethical to allow some
offenders to avoid the formal system while others are put into the
system.

You are expected to write professionally with correct spelling,
punctuation, and grammar, developing your topic and providing solid
examples for our readings, your own research, or your own experiences to
back up your statements. The paper must include 3 references (outside
the course text), with at least one reference from a
peer-reviewed/scholarly academic journal (highlight in bold type the
titles of the peer reviewed articles in the reference list). You should
avoid writing in first person. All papers must be in .doc, pdf, or .rtf
format.
The length of each essay should be a minimum of 500 words of
meaningful discussion (title page and reference page do not count as
part of the word count). You must adhere to APA style (although you will
not be required to provide an abstract). Your work should be
double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins all
around.
All papers will be evaluated for originality and you are not allowed
to turn in papers for this course that have been used previously in
another course (even if it is from taking this very course during a
previous session).

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