One definition of diversion is “the halting or suspension before conviction of formal criminal proceedings against a person, conditioned on some form of counter performance by the defendant” (George, 1984). There are several reasons for the use of diversion: •List 3 reasons with an explanation for the use of diversion, and discuss why it would be beneficial to the criminal justice system. •Also explain how the use of diversion would have an effect on law enforcement. •Is diversion cost-effective? Submit a 4–5 page paper to your instructor. Support your answers with outside sources using APA format. The following will be the grading criteria for this assignment. •50%: List 3 reasons with an explanation for the use of diversion, and discuss why it would be beneficial to the criminal justice system. •30%: Also explain how the use of diversion would have an effect on law enforcement. •20%: Is diversion cost-effective? Reference George, B. J. (1984). Screening, diversion and mediation in the United States. New York Law Review, 29, 1–38.