Adolescent Diversion Project (Michigan State University)

Variety of Behavioral Health Settings

A strengths-based, university-led, 18-week program that diverts arrested youth from formal processing in the juvenile justice system and provides them with community-based services.  Program is designed to deter alcohol and substance abuse and reduce risk-taking behaviors in youth, ages 13-15. 

Focus Population
Adolescents
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Alcohol, Drug Problems
Level of Intervention
Selective, Indicated
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Community
Latinos in Participant Samples
No
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
Crime Solutions
Strength of Evidentiary Support
2-Star (⭐⭐) Crime Solutions
Cost of the Program
Yes
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
No
Registry URL
https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/ratedprograms/332
Contact Information
William S. Davidson
University Distinguished Professor
Michigan State Diversion Program
317 Physics Road, 132 Psychology Building
East Lansing MI 48824–1116
Phone: 517.353.5015
Fax: 517.432.2476
E-mail: davidso7@msu.edu