Since 1 April 2010, children who committed crime are dealt with in terms of the Child Justice Act (CJA), i
Diversion refers to diverting an accused child away from formal court procedures and towards a more constructive and positiv
The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with service delivery partners also renders diversion programmes to adult offenders.
The Department of Social Development Crime Prevention and Support Programme aims to provide a range of specialised probation services to persons (children, youth and ad