Adolescent Diversion Program: The Court System Pilots a New Approach to Young Offenders
In an effort to improve the judicial response to 16 and 17 year old offenders, the Center for Court Innovation is helping the New York State Court System pilot the Adolescent Diversion Program. If the initiative succeeds, Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman hopes to institutionalize it across the state.
Community Justice 2012: The International Conference of Community Courts
Reform and Research are at Top of Agenda as Justice Practitioners Gather in Nation's Capital. Conference Draws Over 300 Attendees from around the World.
Can Peacemaking Work Outside of Tribal Communities?
Peacemaking is a traditional Native American approach to justice. While the exact form peacemaking takes varies among tribes, it usually consists of one or more peacemakers—often community elders—who gently guide a conversation involving not only those directly involved in an offense or conflict but family members, friends, and the larger community.
