Ogle County Juvenile Diversion Programs See Success
May 15, 2010, Travis Morse, Freeport Journal-Standard
Oregon, Ill. — To Sherri Egan, Ogle County’s new emphasis on diversion programs for non-violent juvenile offenders, as opposed to incarceration, has had a positive impact on the community and cut down on court costs while reducing the number of young repeat offenders.
“We’re doing more balance and restorative justice programs,” said Egan, executive director of the Ogle County Juvenile Justice Council. “As a result, we’re seeing fewer juvenile cases…
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