CASE STUDY 1

Youth Restorative Justice Disposition Program (Hennepin County Juvenile Probation)

HIGHLIGHT

211 individuals came to circle to support the youth

Founding Partner: International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL)

Partners: Koinonia Leadership Academy (KLA), Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA), Legal Rights Center (LRC), Hennepin County Juvenile Probation, University of Minnesota Healthy Youth Development* Prevention Research Center

SECTION 1

Relationships & Engagement

56 youth with closed cases (as of September 29, 2022); 262 circles

92% of youth who participated in circle accompanied at least once by family

211 individuals came to circle to support the youth (parents, community members, POs)

SECTION 2

Community

Youth built relationships > 3 new community members: (2 circle keepers & 1 PO)

SECTION 3

Having Voice in Learning, Growth & Accountability Plans

71% of youth plans included an apology and/or reflection as part of repair actions, to acknowledge impact and better understand emotions/actions/responsibility

Accountability plans including naming and addressing healing needs and personal goals to get back on track

Comparable Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR)