Young People and Restorative Justice
Restorative justice is a policy area being examined as states continue to reevaluate and rebalance approaches to juvenile justice. This new NCSL report explores several facets of the policy, including eligibility, studies on efficacy, prosecutor perspectives, state legislation and more.
Restorative Justice and Giving Victims a Voice
This alternative to traditional court processing centers on the needs of victims while holding young people accountable for their actions. Balancing the needs of the victim, the young person who caused harm and the community is essential to restorative justice. Read the article
NCSL 2022 Post-Election Briefing
NCSL elections and redistricting experts Wendy Underhill, Ben Williams and Amanda Zoch will discuss what the midterm outcomes mean for states and what to expect in upcoming legislative sessions. The event will be held Nov. 10 from 8:45-10 a.m. at the National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C. You can attend in person or watch the briefing online.
The Cache
In the News
- The Department of Justice has awarded more than $370 million in grants to state, local and tribal crime-reduction efforts and to other evidence-based programs supportive of law enforcement operations or aimed at improving officer safety and building trust with communities. Additional funding will address substance use disorders and combat overdose.
- The South Carolina governor announced a Department of Insurance order to address the failure of bail bondsmen to report noncompliance with court orders. The order also creates a process for prosecutors to refer complaints to the state.
- The overwhelming majority of people admitted to Illinois jails between 2020 and 2021 were held pretrial. But with changes coming to the state’s pretrial release procedures, the number of people being detained could change. A new law taking effect in January eliminates financial conditions of release. Victims’ advocacy groups are hopeful the new system will allow more resources for the cases that need them most, but implementation has not been without challenges.
- Learn how Chicago resident Ray Robinson uses his experiences with the criminal justice system to guide system-involved people and stakeholders working on policy improvements.
Public Safety Strategies in 2023
State criminal and juvenile justice systems are facing new and different public safety concerns, including fentanyl overdoses, car jackings, catalytic converter theft and more. Join NCSL Dec. 5-7 in San Diego for Forecast ’23 to learn how legislatures are pivoting to tackle the current crime trends by tailoring policies and focusing resources on approaches that prioritize public safety.