Office of the Attorney General of Guam has launched a new pilot initiative aimed at giving certain offenders an opportunity to avoid prosecution through accountability and rehabilitation.
The “3Rs Diversion Project,” short for Repent, Reform and Respect, was announced Monday by AG Douglas Moylan as a limited program offering eligible individuals a “second chance” to avoid criminal conviction and potential jail time.
Officials emphasized that the program is not open to all offenders and is not an easy alternative to prosecution. Instead, participants must complete a series of requirements under what is being called “Project Penance.”
According to the Attorney General’s office, the initiative is designed to expedite restitution to victims, promote behavioral reform and require participants to perform “good acts” that benefit the community. Those accepted into the program will be expected to use their skills and abilities to contribute to community organizations or individuals in need.
“This 3Rs Diversion Project is by far not a fast or easy ‘get out of jail free card,’” Moylan said. “Penitents must be ready to work hard to earn their redemption.”
The program also aims to provide participants with a pathway to reintegrate into society as law-abiding residents through demonstrated accountability and service.
Applications for the diversion program are available through the Attorney General’s website.
Before the launch, billboards promoting the campaign sparked controversy and a lawsuit by former Sen. Thomas Fisher, who in his private capacity, alleged taxpayer funds were misused for religious messaging—an assertion the AG disputes.