Restorative justice offers an alternative framework for addressing harm within the juvenile legal system. This session explores the differences between restorative and punitive approaches while examining the benefits and challenges of implementation. Discuss how restorative programming can strengthen accountability, support healing, and repair harm experienced by individuals, relationships, and communities.

Educational Objectives

• Describe core concepts of restorative justice within the juvenile legal system
• Differentiate restorative justice from punitive justice
• Apply restorative justice strategies within juvenile rehabilitative services

Level: Basic