Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programs and Recidivism: Evidence from Two Indiana Jurisdictions

Diversion is widely used by prosecutors as an alternative to traditional prosecution. But who actually gets the opportunity to participate?

Dr. Tri Keah Henry presents findings from two Indiana prosecutor-led diversion programs. The study found that diversion participation was associated with a reduced probability of a new criminal case filing one year after the initial case filing.

The research also examines the discretionary selection processes that shape participation, raising important questions about equitable access to diversion and the reliability of previously reported findings.

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Speaker

Dr. Tri Keah S. Henry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana University – Bloomington. She is an Alumni of Baylor University and earned her PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Sam Houston State University. Dr. Henry’s research examines the effects of extralegal factors on discretionary decision-making during case processing. Specifically, her work highlights procedural processes and distributive outcomes in early case-processing and sentencing, giving special attention to the influence of race and gender in these contexts. Moreover, Dr. Henry’s research emphasizes areas of decision-making that may be targeted to reduce disparities in criminal justice outcomes and identifies successful interventions adopted by courtroom actors. Her work has appeared in Criminology and Public Policy, Crime & Delinquency, Criminal Justice and Behavior, Criminal Justice Policy Review, American Journal of Criminal Justice, Violence Against Women, and Feminist Criminology.