Helping Teens & Youth Turn Over A New Leaf
Restorative Justice Practices | Promote Positive Youth Development | Reduce Juvenile Crime And Recidivism
FIND A DIVERSION PROGRAM
Accredited Juvenile Court Diversion Programs are located in several parts of New Hampshire. Please refer to the map and select your county to locate a program near you. If you are interested in offering juvenile court diversion services, please refer to our Accreditation page for information on how to get started or contact us.
To find a diversion program near you, click or tap on your county in the interactive map of New Hampshire.
Belknap County
Belknap County Restorative Justice
View Site Profile View WebsiteTilton/Northfield – Youth Assistance Program
View Site Profile View WebsiteCoos County
Coos County Juvenile Court Diversion Restorative Justice Program
Contact Information View WebsiteGrafton County
Grafton County Juvenile Restorative Justice
View Site Profile View WebsitePlymouth – CADY, Inc.
View Site Profile View WebsiteWhite River Junction – Valley Court Diversion
View Site Profile View WebsiteHillsborough County
Goffstown Area Juvenile Court Diversion Program
View Site Profile View WebsiteHillsborough Youth Services
View Site Profile View WebsiteManchester Police Athletic League
View Site ProfileView WebsiteNashua PAL Court Diversion
View Site Profile View WebsiteCommunity Resource – UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center
View WebsiteRockingham County
Greater Derry Juvenile Diversion
View Site Profile View WebsiteSeacoast Community Diversion Program
View Site Profile View WebsiteStrafford County
Dover Juvenile Court Diversion
View Site Profile View WebsiteRochester Juvenile Court Diversion
View Site Profile View WebsiteSullivan County
View Site ProfileBENEFITS OF NH JUVENILE COURT DIVERSION NETWORK
Promote Principles Of Restorative Justice
Advocate For Each Member Program And Support The Community-Based Individuality Of Each
Utilize Evidence Based Programming And Best Practices
Promote Principles Of Restorative Justice In Shaping Juvenile Law And Policy In NH
Promote The Use Of Common Data Across Diversion Programs To Substantiate Outcomes
Aid In Maintaining High Educational Standards By Sponsoring Joint Trainings And Seminars
ABOUT NH JUVENILE COURT DIVERSION NETWORK
New Hampshire is home to 18+ Accredited Juvenile Court Diversion Programs that hold youth accountable for their behavior. Working with the harmed parties allows for the youth to repair the relationships they have damaged by their actions and give the harmed party a voice in the process which they typically do not have. Court diversion programs ensure the youth receive education and supportive services for identified areas of concern.
DIVERSION SUCCESS STORIES
Social And Family Issues Contribute To Behavior
A 10-year-old boy was sent to Restorative Justice along after teaming up with two peers to commit many acts of vandalism and larceny including: spraying graffiti under a bridge, marking an RV with a Sharpie pen, shoplifting energy drinks and candy from a local pharmacy, stealing chrome tire valve stems off cars, and stealing change from unlocked cars.
Pet Therapy Success
A 12-year-old male was referred by the local elementary school for bringing a knife to school. This youth resided with his grandparents, because his father was incarcerated and abandonment by his mother at the age of 8. His Reparative Agreement included participation in a pilot program with “Pet Assisted Therapy” A college professor provided the assistance and support for the program.
Peer Issues Cause Problems
A 14-year-old female entered the program on a shoplifting charge. This youth dealt with peer issues in her school and suffered some hearing difficulties and developmental delays. Part of her Reparative Agreement was to participate in a teen nutrition program, which would expose her to a new set of peers in a different community in a well supervised and positive environment.