CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It’s been seven months since Nueces County launched its Juvenile Diversion Program — a new effort to help teens who are starting to head down the wrong path.
Instead of facing the justice system, teens are getting guidance and support to make better choices with this program.
Justice of the Peace for Nueces County Precinct 1 Judge Joe Benavides has overseen juvenile cases in the area for several years. He has worked to help teens turn their lives around…