Philadelphia PD will stop arresting minors for some first-time offenses under new diversion program
By Samantha MelamedThe Philadelphia InquirerPHILADELPHIA — Starting on Monday, Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids who are accused of first-time, low-level offenses, and instead will send them to a police diversion program that aims to address misbehavior without drawing youth into the juvenile justice system. ...