BRAINERD — Scientists say the human brain isn’t fully developed until a person is about 25 years old. That knowledge, paired with the desire to give second chances to those who need it, drove Brian ...

A new restorative justice program launched last week in Arlington, aimed at diverting those under the age of 26 from the criminal justice system. The “Heart of Safety” program, part of the county’s ...

There are now 21 organizations in 11 communities across the province that administer restorative justice to youth and adults.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Since 2021, the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office has been offering the Emerging Adult Program, a pre-charge restorative justice initiative. This program allows young ...

The program has been used in juvenile cases since 1998, but this was the first time in Cass, and possibly the state, that it was used for an adult criminal case before sentencing. Defense attorney ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A new bureau in Albany County is helping young convicted adults right their wrongs. It provides them the chance to rehabilitate into society, instead of going to prison. The ...

Sign up for The Morning Report with all your must-read news for the day. Renee Thomas is a 25-year middle school U.S. history teacher, restorative community lead and ...

Restorative justice is rooted in an empathetic, comprehensive and more solution-based approach to addressing criminal behavior.

EdSource · When teens counsel teens: Why peer support programs are growing A change has come to my classroom, and I didn’t even know it. While I’ve been busy teaching, California passed Senate Bill ...