Restorative Justice — Juvenile Incarceration — Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

Washington, D.C., Prosecutors Launch Restorative Justice Program For Juveniles

“Prosecutors here in Washington, D.C., are trying a new approach to handling kids who get on the wrong side of the law. They have launched a program called Restorative Justice. It connects young people with their victims in order to find a way forward. The idea is that justice doesn't always have to involve punishment or retribution. And if the process works, the juvenile offender walks away with a clean criminal record. But as NPR's Carrie Johnson reports, it is not always easy.“

NPR

July 2, 2019

Prison ProgramsPhillip ReevesJuly 2, 2019NPR, DC, Restorative JusticeComment

Restorative Approach to Youth Justice Contributes to 60% Drop in Incarceration

““This dramatic decrease in youth incarceration has been driven by adopting approaches to youth justice that hold incarceration as a last resort,” said Craig DeRoche, senior vice president of Prison Fellowship. “

Yahoo Finance

June 12, 2019

Juvenile IncarcerationPhillip ReevesJune 12, 2019Yahoo Finance, Prison Fellowship, Restorative JusticeComment

How schools are using restorative justice to remedy racial disparities in discipline

“Even without the research gold standard of double-blind randomized controlled trials, school-based restorative justice is considered a promising practice, with virtually all states in the nation having adopted it in some form. Very few studies, however, focus on the potential of restorative justice to reduce racial disparities in school discipline. Oakland, California, and Denver, Colorado, are leading the way.”

Salon

April 21, 2019

Diversion ProgramsPhillip ReevesApril 21, 2019Salon, Restorative JusticeComment

Acclaimed restorative justice program on the chopping block in Oakland Unified

“The fight for restorative justice is set against the backdrop of a district in crisis. Oakland Unified leaders say millions of dollars in budget cuts and school closures are required to keep the district solvent in the coming years. Meanwhile, teachers are poised to strike over a number of issues including pay and class sizes.“

EdSource

February 12, 2019

Diversion ProgramsPhillip ReevesFebruary 12, 2019EdSource, Restorative Justice, OaklandComment

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