The process of removing low-risk offenders from the formal juvenile justice system by placing them in community-based rehabilitation programs is called:

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Diversion is the process of diverting juveniles away from the formal juvenile justice system and into community-based rehabilitation programs. The goal of diversion is to reduce the number of low-risk offenders in the juvenile justice system and provide them with the necessary services and support to prevent further involvement in the justice system. Petitioning, referring, and intake are all part of the formal juvenile justice system and do not involve diversion.

The Process of Removing Low-Risk Offenders from the Formal Juvenile