I NTRODUCTION TO R ESTORATIVE J USTICE P RACTICES May 20, 2013

C RIMINAL VS. R ESTORATIVE J USTICE ParticipationRestricted: Primarily reliant on experts Inclusive: Primarily reliant on community Decision MakingAdversarialConsensus IssuesBroken State LawsBroken Relationships FocusPast conduct Individual responsibility State legal requirements Past, present and future conduct Individual and collective responsibility Needs of all parties ToolsBanishment Punishment Coercion Reintegration Healing / support Trust / understanding ProcedureFixed RulesFlexible guidelines ResultsWinners / losersFinding common ground to maximize all interests Criminal Justice Restorative Justice Adapted from: Piranis, 2003

Types and Degrees of Restorative Justice Practice

Social Discipline Window ( Adapted by Wachtel, McCold from Glaser, 1969 )

R ESTORATIVE P RACTICES C ONTINUUM Informal Formal affective statements affective questions small impromptu conference group or circle formal conference

R ELEVANCY TO THE C OURT  Juvenile Court o Pre / Post Adjudication o Probation Violations  Diversionary o Traditional Diversion Programs o In Lieu of / Informal Adjustments  Re Entry o Detention o IDJC o Adult Applications  Schools o Detour from School to Prison Pipeline  Other o Officer Interventions, Neighborhood Disputes

C OURT B ENEFITS ( WHAT ’ S IN IT FOR J UDGES )  Sentencing Options  Competency Development / Accountability = Community Safety  Creative Options for cases that just don’t fit traditional court cases  Reduction in recidivism potential  Reduces court involvement  Increases Restitution  Victim Satisfaction  Intrinsic Value for Offenders

D ISTRICT 5 I MPLEMENTATION  Stakeholder Interest and Training  Restorative Justice Coalition and Advisory Committee  Partnership & Coordination with Non-Profit (Easter Seals Goodwill)  Working Partnerships with Court, Juvenile Probation, Schools  Trained Facilitators  Quality & Assurance – Model Fidelity  Ongoing Marketing, Education and Training