Juvenile Justice Diversion
The program seeks to disrupt and end 5th Ward’s school-to-prison pipeline, and build a culture of compassion.
We work with 5th Ward youth accused of having committed actions considered crimes, at school. Youth are referred to us by schools and the Harris County District Attorney. Program components include case management (connecting students with services including for basic needs and emotional health), restorative circles (compassion-based mediation), mentorship, and community involvement. Participants who complete the program will not be charged for the incident that they were referred for, and any related record will be sealed.
Want to refer your child or student for case management support? Contact us.
Thank You to Our Partners
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research
University of Houston Center for Children, Law and Policy
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Urban Enrichment Institute
Houston Independent School District
Houston Independent School District Police Department
Houston Police Department
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Judge Leah Shapiro, 315th District Court
Judge Michelle Moore, 314th District Court
My Brother’s Keeper, City of Houston Health Department
Texas Southern University Center for Justice Research
Harris County Public Defender’s Office
Harris County, Precinct 6 Constable
Wheatley High School
McReynolds Middle School
Fleming Middle School
Yes Prep Public School
District Alternative Educational Program
Pace Youth Academy
Houston Young Lawyer’s Foundation
NeighborWorks America
Texas State Bar Foundation
Houston Bar Foundation
Youth First Initiative
US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform
LISC Houston