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This research examines how police use diversionary measures for sexual offences, focusing on demographics and trends.

Exploring police use of diversion for sexual offences

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Statistical analysis explores diversionary responses to sexual offences among different demographics, indicating gaps for improvement.

This research examines how police use diversionary measures for sexual offences, focusing on demographics and trends.
Statistical analyses of police administrative data from Queensland, Australia (2012–2021)
Comparison of diversionary responses by age, gender, and cultural background
Assessment of the types of diversionary actions taken, such as cautions and referrals
Over 99% of young people received diversionary responses compared to adults
Young females were more likely to receive cautions than conference referrals
First Nations youth were less likely to receive diversion than their non-Indigenous counterparts

Price et al. (2026) studied this question.

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