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The diversion program is a joint program of Youthworks, Fargo and West Fargo schools, and the Juvenile Court. Youth, primarily unruly youth are referred by the court directly or via a letter to the parents. The schools make referrals of youth that are expelled or suspended from school, most of these youth could be cited and referred to the court. When diverted they receive counseling on the behaviors resulting in the suspension, homework assistance and they complete community service. Minority youth are referred in the same manner and receive the same services. We have had numerous youth from various cultures who do not speak English. Interpreters are available. Last year we employed a Black/Native American who in now employed elsewhere. We are in the hiring process for cross-age mentors and teachers and hope to hire employees representative of the community's ethnic groups. Youthworks has an extensive, computerized management information system, which can provide all of the demographic, service, and outcome data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the project. Data which will be available for analysis include: Demographics of youth served Amounts of services provided Types of service General & Specific outcomes Measurable accomplishments will include: # families receiving, and the hours of, assessment services # families referred for supporting services and/or parenting education # of youth returning to school following suspension, hours of community service #,of youth reported as truant and their attendance following referral # youth & families receiving mediation, and the hours of mediation provided # youth receiving, and the hours of, peer support, cross-age mentoring, group &/or individual counseling # families receiving, and the hours of, crisis intervention & family counseling # and t es of lacement interventions utilized