A diversion program, also known as a pretrial diversion program or pretrial intervention program, in the criminal justice system is a form of pretrial sentencing in which a criminal offender joins a rehabilitation program to help remedy the behavior leading to the original arrest, allow the offender to avoid conviction...

Liaison and diversion (L&D) schemes aim to improve the early identification of people with a range of vulnerabilities — such as mental health issues and learning disabilities — who come into contact with the youth or adult criminal justice system (CJS). Once their needs are identified, individuals can be referred to appropriate interventions or treatment in the healthcare system.