The Benefits of Having a Diverse Catalog of Diversion Courses

Diversion programs are a proven, effective alternative to traditional prosecution. These programs work to reduce reoffending, improve outcomes for participants, and ease the burden on the justice system. However, not all offenses or individuals are the same. That’s why having a diverse catalog of diversion courses isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

Offering a wide range of targeted, evidence-informed courses empowers agencies to respond appropriately to a variety of offenses and circumstances. Here's how a broad course catalog strengthens diversion programming at every level:

1. Tailored Interventions for Specific Offenses

Whether it’s theft, harassment, reckless driving, or animal welfare violations, each offense has its own set of underlying causes and behaviors. A diverse course catalog allows justice professionals to match the right intervention to the behavior, increasing the likelihood of meaningful change.

For example, our shoplifting course addresses impulse control and economic pressures, while our revenge porn course focuses on digital boundaries, consent, and empathy for victims. These are vastly different challenges, and treating them with a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work.

Some of the available courses include:

• Alcohol & Substance Abuse

• Anger Management (Levels I & II)

• Boating & Outdoors

• Corrective Thinking

• Defensive Driving

• Financial Crimes

• Firearm Responsibility

• Harassment

• Impaired Driving (Levels I & II)

• Juvenile Conflict Resolution & Sexting

• Parenting

• Prostitution

• Shoplifting

• Theft (Levels I & II)

• Traffic Safety

• Underage Alcohol & Substance Abuse (Levels I & II)

• Victim Impact Panel

2. Increased Flexibility for Referring Agencies

When prosecutors, law enforcement, and community-based organizations have a wide variety of courses to choose from, they can respond more flexibly to each case. Instead of struggling to fit participants into a limited set of options, agencies using Diversion Manager can select the most relevant course or combination of courses with confidence.

3. Support for Restorative and Rehabilitative Approaches

Many offenses are driven by a lack of awareness, poor decision-making, or personal circumstances. Our catalog includes courses focused on empathy, accountability, communication, and self-regulation, skills that support long-term behavioral change. From conflict resolution to responsible dog ownership, these interventions help participants understand the impact of their actions and how to avoid repeating them.

4. Improved Outcomes, Lower Recidivism

Ultimately, the goal of diversion is to reduce reoffending while promoting fairness and second chances. When participants are delivered relevant offense-specific information that speaks directly to their behavior—and not just a generic set of rules—they're better able to understand the impact of their behavior.

5. Data-Driven Insights for Continuous Improvement

With a broad catalog, it's easier to track which interventions work best for which populations. Diversion Manager’s platform includes built-in reporting tools that help agencies monitor course completion rates, outcomes, and participant responses. This data can be used to refine referral strategies, improve program effectiveness, and identify gaps in service offerings.

More Options, More Impact

A diverse catalog doesn’t just give agencies more to choose from; it gives them the tools to deliver smarter justice. By addressing the full spectrum of low-level offenses with targeted, accessible, and restorative education, we help build safer communities and more meaningful accountability.

Contact Diversion Manager

If you need the support of our fully functional platform which can be configured to accommodate the automation and management of alternative programs with advanced workflow, communication, reporting, and integration with your case management system, then you need Advent Diversion Manager. Go to the Diversion Manager website to learn more and to schedule a demonstration of our fully functional platform.