From The Sentinsing Project:
By Richard Mendel
Restorative justice diversion programs deliver better outcomes for both victims and youth than the traditional juvenile court system—reducing reoffending, increasing victim satisfaction, and promoting meaningful accountability. Yet despite strong evidence, access to these programs remains limited nationwide.
Executive Summary
Restorative justice (RJ) diversion programs address adolescent lawbreaking outside the court system using a process designed to address victims’ needs and repair the harm caused by youth misconduct. RJ diversion programs yield far better results, including lower recidivism rates, than juvenile courts which focus on ascertaining guilt and assigning punishments. Nonetheless, restorative justice diversion opportunities remain rare for youth nationwide.
This report presents the evidence base that overwhelmingly supports broadening eligibility criteria and making substantial investments to expand the use of RJ diversion,
particularly for Black youth and making it a commonplace approach to addressing adolescent lawbreaking.
Continue reading the report here
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