過去幾年，刑事司法受到修復式正義與復康哲學思潮的影響，西方各國開始採用微罪少年社區轉向方案，協助這些少年可以留在自己的社區中接受輔導、社工服務，避免其再犯。本研究運用觀察法，實地參與美國加州SHORTSTOP少年犯罪社區轉向方案，此方案在長堤社區實施長達12年以上，犯罪預防成效卓著。本文根據其實施經驗爲例，針對幾項議題加以討論，包括理論依據、收案單位、方案目標、實務工作者之資格、委託民間機構辦理之可行性、資源整合、家庭參與、經費來源以及成果評估等，最後本文亦提出幾項建議以作爲未來實務之參考。

In the past years, criminal justice system was deeply affected by social thoughts of restorative justice and rehabilitation. Many Western countries have adopted juvenile diversion programs, which provide social services and guidance within their own community. This study adopted the method of observation. The author participated in the SHORTSTOP program of Long Beach Bar Foundation in California, USA. This program has been running since twelve years ago in Long Beach. Base on these data, the major findings from this study are nine dimensions: practice theories, agencies of case-intake, goals of programs, qualifications of practitioners, feasibility of contract out, integration resources, family participation, budget, and outcome evaluation. Finally, the study also provided some suggestions for future practice.