Introduction to Restorative Justice Practices

1. Introduction to Restorative Justice Practices May 20, 2013

2. Criminal vs. Restorative Justice Criminal Justice Restorative Justice Adapted from: Piranis, 2003

3. Types and Degrees of Restorative Justice Practice

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

5. affective statements affective questions small impromptu conference group or circle formal conference Restorative Practices Continuum InformalFormal

6. Relevancy to the Court • Juvenile Court • Pre / Post Adjudication • Probation Violations • Diversionary • Traditional Diversion Programs • In Lieu of / Informal Adjustments • Re Entry • Detention • IDJC • Adult Applications • Schools • Detour from School to Prison Pipeline • Other • Officer Interventions, Neighborhood Disputes

7. Court Benefits(what’s in it for Judges) • 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

8. District 5 Implementation • 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