Restorative Justice in Monterey County

Restorative justice practices bring together those affected by crime/misbehavior with those that committed the offense and have, to the extent possible, everyone work together to come up with an agreement on how things can be made right as possible. 

I am a fan of restorative justice because it encourages dialogue among those students involved. Resolution and agreement are being done together - consequence or punishment are not created TO or FOR anyone. Instead, restorative justice encourages the creation of an agreement WITH one another. This holds people accountable for their actions, ensures the incident won't happen again, AND makes things as right as possible. 

If you are interested in learning more about restorative justice in schools throughout Monterey county contact Restorative Justice Partners, INC. http://restorativejusticepartners.com/