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In a collaborative effort to address youth risk in the Wayland community, the Wayland Police Department (WPD), and Wayland Youth and Family Services (WYFS) have established the Wayland Diversion Program. The diversion program is intended for students who have broken a law and are being given a chance to participate in this program as an alternative to having charges pursued in court. Students who have broken significant school rules may also be referred by the Middle School or High School as part of their disciplinary procedures. The requirements of the program are determined
for each student in collaboration with the Court, the police, or school administration and WYFS.
How are students referred to the Diversion Program
- Students may be sent to the Diversion Program instead of having charges filed for a first offense. This is decided at the discretion of the police officer.
- Students may also be sent to the Diversion Program by a magistrate at the time of a hearing if this is recommended by the police officer.
- Students may be required to participate by the High School or Middle School principal as part of a disciplinary matter. Participation may also be recommended but not required.
- Parents may enroll their teen in the program voluntarily.
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