Abstract
A wave of juvenile diversion programs have been implemented in California cities in recent decades. Adapting a model from the Vacaville Police Department, which was originally developed in San Diego County, the project presents a model of juvenile diversion that could be implemented by the Sacramento Police Department School Resource Unit. The program is presented in the form of a field manual which could be directly adapted by the Sacramento Police Department. The theoretical basis for the program is explained in terms of Deterrence, Social Learning, Social Strain, and Restorative Justice. Data was obtained from the Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento County Probation Department as well as existing research in the area of restorative justice. Similar programs have demonstrated a decrease in recidivism. However, this program’s success would be determined by victim perception and overall cost savings of the program.