An Evidence-Based Model To Address Crime, Justice, and Healing in Our Schools and Juvenile Justice Systems
The Guilford County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council invites you to attend an informational meeting on Restorative Justice presented by attorney Jon Powell, Director of the Juvenile Justice Program, a collaborative effort of the N.C. Governor's Crime Commission and the Campbell University Law School.
Restorative Justice, an evidence-based practice used successfully in schools and colleges, holds at its core that if crime is about harm, justice is about healing. Through alternative approaches to discipline, Restorative Justice provides accountability and responsibility, and teaches the skills necessary to repair relationships. The result is a positive social environment and strengthening of the community.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention agrees that Restorative Justice is working across the nation. www.ojjdp.gov/enews/flyer/ResJusWeb0126.pdf <http://www.ojjdp.gov/enews/flyer/ResJusWeb0126.pdf>
Here is a video of the transformation made by implementing Restorative Justice in a West Philadelphia high school: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HatSl1lu_PM <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HatSl1lu_PM>
Please share this invitation with your contacts and anyone you think may be interested.
When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 9:15am to 11:15am
Where: United Way of Greater Greensboro
1500 Yanceyville Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 378-6600
Who should attend:
· Educators
· Juvenile justice professionals
· Law enforcement professionals
· Mental health and substance abuse providers
· Faith-based entities
· Community organizers
· Parents and youth
This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness at North Carolina A&T State University and the Cone Health Foundation. The Cone Health Foundation has as its mission to invest in the development and support of activities, programs and organizations that measurably improve the health of people in the greater Greensboro area.
