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Article: U. Arizona officials say criminal diversion program not always effective
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- October 26, 2001
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Kristopher Califano
University Wire
10-26-2001
(Arizona Daily Wildcat) (U-WIRE) TUCSON, Ariz. -- The University of Arizona's criminal diversion program gives students who have been arrested a second chance, but may not be an effective way to prevent repeat offenses, UA officials said.
"I couldn't tell you if it is just a slap on the wrist or not," said Veda Hunn, associate dean of students. "No research or scientific study has been done to determine if it is effective."
The Dean of Students' Diversion Program has operated at the University of Arizona for approximately 15 years and offers students who have been arrested a chance to keep criminal charges off their record. On average, 200-300 ...