National Diversion and Rehabilitation Clearinghouse

(a) Establishment The Attorney General is authorized to establish a National Diversion and Rehabilitation Clearinghouse to centralize information on evidence-based practices related to diversion and rehabilitation programs. (b) Functions The Clearinghouse established under subsection (a) is authorized to— (1) collect and disseminate research on effective diversion and rehabilitation programs; (2) provide technical assistance to States, local governments, and non-profits related to implementing a diversion and rehabilitation program; (3) conduct research and develop training materials on diversion and rehabilitation programs; (4) identify and promote best practices for trauma-informed and restorative justice approaches to implementing a diversion and rehabilitation program; and (5) provide technical assistance to recipients of grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.) that are using such funds for a diversion and rehabilitation program. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term diversion and rehabilitation program means a program that— (A) places individuals who come into contact with the criminal justice system into alternative processes outside the standard scope of criminal justice processing; and (B) reduces an individual’s involvement in the criminal justice system in both the short and long term. (2) The term trauma-informed practice means, with respect to criminal justice and rehabilitation, an approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals and seeks to create safe, supportive, and empowering environments that promote healing and reduce re-traumatization. (3) The term evidence-based practice means a program or practice that— (A) is demonstrated to be effective when implemented with fidelity; (B) is based on a clearly articulated and empirically supported theory; (C) has measurable outcomes relevant to reducing incarceration; and (D) has been scientifically tested and proven effective through randomized control studies or comparison group studies and with the ability to replicate and scale.