Restorative Justice
"Offering human treatment services to offenders and their families seems to threaten proponents of punishment and incapacitation. They ought to feel threatened, not as people, but as representatives of positions devoid of research support. At this time, we think restorative justice holds the most promise for maintaining accountability while encouraging the delivery of services to higher-risk cases. Restorative Justice approaches may serve the victim and the broader community while contributing to reduced victimization through the support of effective services for offenders."	For more information on Restorative Justice: Contact Tim Hansen, DOC Restorative Justice Planner Visit the  Minnesota Restorative Services Coalition for education, training, and technical assistance.
RESTORATIVE MEASURES Restorative measures represent a philosophy and a process that acknowledges that when a person does harm, it effects the person(s) they hurt, the community and themselves. When using restorative measures, an attempt is made to repair the harm caused by one person to another and to the community so that order is restored for everyone. By applying restorative measures in schools, school personnel have another tool to use with children to repair harm and teach problem solving skills. Restorative measures allow for all involved individuals and come to terms, on a personal level, with the harm done. All have an active role to play in the process. When we change our view and see children and youth as resources rather than problems, and change our approach to violations from punitive to restorative, success is more likely.