• Restorative Justice uses accountability, restitution, mediation, advocacy, support, patience and forgiveness to bind parties together in a justice process that closes the wounds of crime.

Who Is Right For The Restorative Justice Program?

• Must be a juvenile between ages 10 to 18
• Juveniles may or may not have previously participated in pre court diversion programs.
• Both parents and juveniles must be willing to make a commitment to the program. The juvenile must accept responsibility for their crime.
• Mutual agreement by the Prosecutor, the Court and Restorative Justice Program Director, that the juvenile is appropriate for this program.

What Is Involved In The Process?

• A meeting in front of a restorative panel consisting of: the victim (if he or she chooses to), a member of the Restorative Justice Program, and members of the community.
• Required to sign and uphold a “Good Citizen Contract”.
• Community Service that is designed to repair the damage to the community.
• Building on skills and competencies for the participant.
• Repairing the harm done to the victim and community.
  

What Is Meaningfull Community Service

• Is restorative to the victim and/or community.
• Allows juvenile to have a positive interaction with his/her community.
• Teaches the juvenile a new skill.
• Builds a positive relationship with an adult.