Specifications include, but are not limited to: To provide for the safety and well-being of the youth, program staff and community. To expand the use of diversion for the purpose of reducing the number of youth who are formally processed in juvenile court To expand evidence-based, or research informed or promising practice addressing the diversion of youth from the juvenile justice system by providing supports for youth and familiies in his or her community. To provide services aimed at promoting social and emotional adjustment, enhancing life skills and independent living skills; and eliminating destructive behavioral patterns. To provide services, when appropriate, to the youth in order to facilitate public safety while assuring the youth will stay in the community.