4.5 Poor utilisation of diversions and alternative sentences 4.5.1 Judicial officers explained that because they had little faith in the DCS capacity to effectively implement the correctional supervision required when diverting offenders, or imposing alternative sentences, they were reluctant to impose such non-custodial alternatives. The DCS conceded that owing to its acute staff shortages, the implementation of correctional supervision was a challenge. For the system to be effectively implemented, the DCS would need to double, or even triple the staff establishment of its social reintegration branch.