How Online Diversion Programs Are Advancing Restorative Justice in 2025
Across the country, court systems are facing pressure to do more with less: rising caseloads, limited staffing, and increasing demand for equitable outcomes. For probation departments and judges, the challenge is clear — how do you hold individuals accountable without defaulting to punishment? The answer for many jurisdictions is online diversion programs. These evidence-based, court-approved […]
Court-Ordered Classes: Shoplifting
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Court-Ordered Classes: Shoplifting
Do you have clients with shoplifting violations? Are you tired of seeing them in your courts for the same charges again and again?
Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Teen Vaping
Vaping continues to be a major public health concern among middle and high school students—with more than 2 million students in the U.S. reporting using e-cigarettes in 2021. While nicotine use can cause harmful health effects for anyone, it’s especially detrimental for adolescents because their brains are still developing. One of our goals at 3rd […]
Course Highlight: Under the Influence JV
Alcohol violations among juveniles have been on the rise in recent years. Many factors contribute to alcohol violations, including peer pressure, lack of supervision, and young people having easy access to alcohol. Evidence-based alcohol intervention programs can help the next generation learn how to consider their options and make better decisions.