1. What types of crimes do you think pretrial diversion programs should be used

1. What types of crimes do you think pretrial diversion programs should be used for? Are there specific offenses where you think pretrial diversion should always be the only option? Are there any in which you feel pretrial diversion should never be an option? Justify your position.
2. Along with victim impact statements, there has been a movement to increase the rights of victims. Using the following website, http://www.nvcap.org/states/stvras.html (Links to an external site.) choose two or more states and compare the rights guaranteed to victims. Are there any you think are missing? Why are these rights important for the victims?
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