FRIENDSHIP DIVERSION SERVICES

Community > Social Services

Friendship Diversion Services contracts with prosecutors in some jurisdiction throughout the state to provide jail and sentencing alternatives for some criminal court defendants. Throughout supervision for diversion participants are expected to meet with staff on a regular basis, notify of any change in address or contact information and refrain from any violations of the law. The purpose is to monitor and assist participants by directing them toward self-motivation, skill enhancement (both social and employment) AND accountability for their actions.
Friendship Diversion Services currently is in contract to provide the following services to Clallam County, Pierce County, City of Lakewood, Thurston County, Okanogan County and Mason County. The Cities of Bellingham, Everson, Blaine, and Sumas are contracted for electronic monitoring programs. Diversion programs are not funded by City or County, each participant pays the fee for their program supervision and tax dollars are not used. Financial assessments are provided during the intake process to determine if participants meet eligibility per the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a reduction in their fee. In some jurisdictions, contracts allow for city or county assisted funding for electronic monitoring programs only.

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