Bridgeways for Youth (BFY) is a youth diversion program that allows youth, ages 12-18, the opportunity to participate in short-term case management and educational programs as an alternative to receiving citations. Referral to BFY come from law enforcement under predetermined offenses. If a youth does not complete their program then the original charge(s) are submitted to Youth Justice. Depending on each participant's needs, the participant is connected to mental health and substance use treatment.