The Goffstown Area Juvenile Court Diversion Program (GADP) has been serving the youth of our community since 1979 giving first-time juvenile offenders an opportunity to be held accountable for their crime without going to court. Based upon restorative justice practices, Juvenile Court Diversion is an alternative community-based program designed to promote positive youth development while reducing juvenile crime and recidivism rates.
Make no mistake – diversion is not an easy way out. To be accepted into the program, the offender must first admit their guilt. They will then be given a contract of specific consequences to complete which may include requirements such as performing community service, signing a ParentTeen Contract, paying restitution, writing letters of apology, writing research papers, completing education courses related to their crime, or performing in home drug testing under parental supervision. The intent is to positively impact a young offender’s life, helping them set a new path.
The GADP run by Crispin’s House Coalition for Youth is 1 of only 18 programs accredited through the New Hampshire Juvenile Court Diversion Network statewide and operates under the jurisdiction of the New Hampshire Circuit Court, 9th circuit-Family Division-Goffstown. We serve the towns of Goffstown, New Boston, Weare and Francestown and can be reached via email at [email protected] or via phone at (603)497-3499.
Diversion Resources:
- How to Refer
- Letter of Apology Guidelines
- Community Service Log
- Parent Teen Contract
- Diversion – A Mother’s Note