Yolo County California Case Study

The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is redefining justice with a focus on healing communities, not just punishing offenders. Through its groundbreaking Restorative Justice Partnership (RJP), the office has shifted away from traditional prosecution—particularly for misdemeanors and certain felonies—toward a more meaningful and effective diversion model.

At the center of this change is Advent eLearning, which provides online, offense-specific education as part of the RJP process. Since 2020, nearly 400 participants have completed Advent’s interactive, evidence-based courses, gaining insight into their actions and learning strategies to reduce the risk of reoffending.

Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig calls Advent “a critical part of our evolution,” pointing to the dual benefit of accessible, flexible learning for participants and streamlined tracking and reporting for his office. Advent’s curriculum covers topics such as Corrective Thinking, Shoplifting, Life Skills, and Substance Abuse, with over 88% of participants successfully completing their assigned programs as part of restitution plans.

The impact is striking:

• 170% increase in diverted cases within one year

• High satisfaction from both participants and victims

• Just a 4.8% re-arrest rate for misdemeanor participants

Behind the scenes, the Diversion Manager Platform ensures these programs run smoothly. This secure, web-based system allows prosecutors and program administrators to assign courses, track progress in real time, and automate communications and documentation. By reducing manual tasks and improving oversight, Diversion Manager makes it easier to scale diversion efforts while maintaining accountability. Its intuitive dashboard and reporting tools help agencies focus on results rather than paperwork—making it a vital resource for jurisdictions ready to embrace smarter, more compassionate justice solutions.

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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.