Informal Pre-Court Diversion

Children involved in informal pre-court diversion schemes are 30% less likely to reoffend. These programmes connect children with tailored support — from one-to-one counselling to skills training — offering alternatives to prosecution. Success depends on early, accessible, and well-matched support.  Informal pre-court diversion | YEF Toolkit

Formal Pre-Court Diversion

Formal diversion can reduce violence by 25% and reoffending by 14%, offering children opportunities to reset their path through targeted support — from substance misuse programmes to family or self-esteem work. However, access varies geographically and racially, highlighting the need for greater equity  Formal pre-court diversion | Youth Endowment Fund