- RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Restorative Justice connects the youth and the harmed party to create conditions that make the situation whole. Community volunteers, both youth and adult, the youth’s family and a skilled facilitator guide the process. Participants discuss the offense with the youth and harmed parties, ask questions, and form agreements on how the youth could take responsibility for his or her actions. These mutually formed agreements result in the formation of a comprehensive, collaborative plan of action that involves both parties and helps all leave stronger.
Successful completion of the program can result in the youth not having a formal court record.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE?
- Youth referred by a Juvenile Justice/Diversion or other approved sources.
- Youth charged with misdemeanor offenses, first-time offenders, or any youth who want to make it right with their family and communities.
- Youth between the ages of 7 and 17 at the time of the offense or older if still under the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
- Youth who acknowledge their involvement in falling short of who they really want to be and forming a plan to make it right.
Our RESTORATIVE JUSTICE program is available in:
Anson County
