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Juvenile court judge touts success of diversion program

Media | July 16, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Juvenile court judge touts success of diversion program

Youngstown Vindicator: Jeff Kretschmar, research associate professor in the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said youth in the juvenile justice system often face trauma, mental health and family challenges, making diversion programs more effective than detention for many.