Soros Justice Fellowships
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Cheryl Graves
2004 The juvenile justice system is known for its gross inequities, high rates of recidivism, skyrocketing costs and policies driven more by anecdote than fact. Too often, punishment and incarceration are the first responses. Restorative justice principles and practices provide a viable alternative to the current juvenile justice system. Graves, a long-time child lawyer, community advocate and clinical law professor will coordinate and document the work of the Restorative Justice Community Saturation Initiative, a partnership of community and juvenile leaders which will organize, educate, train and advocate for a restorative justice approach to juvenile justice. The project will determine the impact of restorative justice practices in an African American community with the highest juvenile arrest rate in Chicago, as well as the process for gaining community acceptance and ownership of restorative justice values and principles. Chicago, IL | |
