Raise the Age/PINS Diversion Mediation and Restorative Justice Practices
Click the link below for the Raise the Age/PINS Mediation Brochure.
We offer a broad spectrum of dispute resolution processes to help address a variety of matters within the juvenile justice system:
Mediation – collaborative dispute resolution process using conversation to help people resolve a variety of conflicts. It has been used across a broad spectrum of juvenile justice matters.
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In Schools: Peer mediation, restorative circles and conflict coaching.
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Studies: Improved attendance rates; improved school climate; increased graduation rates.
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Pre-Pins Diversion:
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Data: When applied in cooperation with probation and other services, studies show an increase across 10 variables of family functioning.
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Data: Studies reported mediated cases were 5 times less likely to result in judicial action; and 10 times less likely to result in supervised probation
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Misdemeanor crimes: diversionary service and adjustment services – restorative circles, conflict coaching. Juveniles take responsibility for their crimes, empathy, and repair of harm. Meta studies show decrease in recidivism, decrease in drug, alcohol or violent related crimes.
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Re-Entry Services; application along the reentry continuum: mediation, restorative circles, conflict coaching; reduced recidivism; easier transition into community and family.
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Restorative Justice: RJ is a dialogue-based process where parties convene to specifically address a harm or crime done. The purpose is for the offender to take responsibility for the crime, repair harm and restore relationships.