/daɪˈvɜrʒən/ – noun
Definition: 1. sự chệch hướng, sự đổi hướng, sự xa rời,
2. việc thay thế trách nhiệm hình sự bằng những biện pháp cải tạo khác.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “diversion” refers to the process by which a defendant in a criminal case is diverted from the traditional criminal justice system and instead placed into a program or alternative resolution process. This may involve participation in programs such as drug treatment, community service, or counseling, with the goal of addressing the underlying issues that led to the criminal behavior and avoiding a formal criminal conviction.
Example: The defendant was offered a diversion program as an alternative to facing criminal charges for their first-time offense.