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Juveniles successfully referred to a diversion program with no new delinquency referral within one year (%)
Prosecute juvenile delinquency cases in Family Court. — Balance the needs of juveniles and the community in delinquency cases.
* Year to date — this fiscal year isn't complete, so it's not compared against prior years in the target/trend status above.
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| Fiscal year | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|
| FY22 | 89% | 75% |
| FY23 | 82% | 75% |
| FY24 | 84% | 75% |
| FY25 | 73% | 75% |
| FY26 (YTD) | Not available | 75% |
73% in FY25 — missed the City's own target for this indicator (2% below the 75% target), and it has trended in the wrong direction over the past 3 years of reported data.
Why this is tracked
New York State law treats most alleged offenses by children under a certain age as juvenile delinquency matters handled in Family Court rather than criminal prosecutions in adult court. The City's Law Department serves as the "presentment agency" in these cases — the entity that brings and argues the case against the young person — working alongside the Family Court's broader mandate to weigh rehabilitation and family welfare alongside accountability.
Family Court — NYC Law Department, New York City Law Department — Wikipedia
Source: Family Court Division — via NYC Open Data: Mayor's Management Report, Agency Performance Indicators
Coverage shown: FY22–FY26, reported monthly.
Definition: The percent of youth who, within a year of successfully completing a diversion program, obtained no new delinquency referrals, measuring the effectiveness of programs used as part of a Department initiative to divert certain low-level juvenile delinquency cases from prosecution.