1. What is alternative processing/pretrial diversion? When is it used? How does it work? How does it alleviate over-crowding in the prison system?
2. What is alternative sentencing? When is it used? How does it work? How does it alleviate overcrowding in the prison system?
3. What are the different options used in in alternative processing and alternative sentencing that make it more therapeutic for the offender than incarceration?
4. How is alternative sentencing and alternative processing beneficial for society?
5. What is Victim Offender Mediation? How does it work? Why is it promising as a restorative or therapeutic justice program?
6. Why do we need to consider options other than incarceration?