3. Accepting responsibility

You may have to accept responsibility for what people say you did before you're allowed to have diversion. This is not usually a formal process.

It might involve discussion with a diversion intake worker about why you committed the offence. The diversion intake worker might also discuss whether:

• you learned a lesson from being charged
• you understand that committing offences is wrong
• you understand what can happen when you do something criminal

Any discussions you have with diversion workers are confidential. They can't be used against you in court later.