Choice Research Associates was engaged by the Good Shepherd Mediation Program in Philadelphia, PA to examine the characteristics and recidivism rates of 4,023 youth referred to the Good Shepherd Mediation Program (GSMP) Juvenile Offender Diversion Program (JODP) and the Juvenile Offender Diversion Program (JODP) from 2008 to 2017. Youth in both JODP and YDVP are required to attend a conflict resolution workshop. This workshop is based on restorative-justice principles and designed to reduce recidivism. These programs offer at-risk and delinquent youth the opportunity to learn productive ways to manage conflict, control their anger, and make better decisions. The final report is available here.