RJ programs provide higher levels of satisfaction with the process, outcome, and greater likelihood o Who is responsible for this repair?
Restorative Processes bring those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward. These are an alternative approach to justice that focuses on restitution and the needs of both victims and offenders and satisfying legal principles. Indeed,
12/02/2023
On Statesville R&L:
Taking responsibility: Jury of their peers guides Teen Court in Iredell County It isn’t easy to sit in the same room as someone you’ve caused harm to. Harder still if you’re also in the room with a jury of your peers.
09/27/2022
What is Restorative Justice? Join us on Oct. 6 for an interactive, online discussion about the foundational principles of RJ. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTE2NTU1
09/17/2022
04/09/2022
Wilson County, NC
Wilson schools keep kids out of juvenile justice system | The Wilson Times Wilson County’s efforts to keep school-based offenses out of the juvenile justice system have paid o...
03/20/2022
Suspending students isn’t the answer. Restorative justice programs in schools are a better solution. I Opinion 3 million students are suspended every year and over 100,000 are expelled. Those numbers translate into millions of instructional days missed. There's a better solution.
03/11/2022
https://ncchild.org/mentalhealth/
4 things our leaders can do for kids’ mental health Our children are experiencing a mental health emergency. Here are 4 things decisionmakers can do to help kids feel better.
03/04/2022
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What is Restorative Justice? Join us for an interactive Zoom workshop to learn more on Tues March 8 or April 19, 1-3pm. Sign up at https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTE2NTU1
12/18/2021
12/14/2021
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/22/us/missouri-police-restorative-justice?cid=external-feeds_iluminar_newsbreak
Criminal charges against a St. Louis County police officer who shot a Black woman were dropped Monday after the victim requested a restorative justice mediation that focuses on repairing the harm.
Prosecutor drops charges against officer in rare case of restorative justice mediation Criminal charges against a St. Louis County police officer who shot a Black woman were dropped Monday after the victim requested a restorative justice mediation that focuses on repairing the harm caused by an offense.
11/26/2021
So true...
11/15/2021
https://youtu.be/vEBu2YexVoQ Truancy Mediation is a restorative program available in many North Carolina counties. Thank you United Way of Iredell for helping us to share this vital program. Ebony, you are awesome!
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Piedmont Mediation Ebony Bailey discusses the important work that Piedmont Mediation is doing in our community.