Step 1: Establish a Foundation : A Diversion Toolkit for Communities by the Restorative Justice Project
Step 1: Establish a Foundation
A. Youth Criminalization
B. People Harmed
C. Restorative Justice
D. Restorative Justice Diversion
E. The Evidence
F. Interactive Learning
Step 2: Build the Program
A. Program Fit
B. Community Held
C. Community Vision
D. Funding
E. Common Ground
F. Referring Cases
G. Receiving Cases
Step 3: Stay Connected
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Step 1: Establish a Foundation

Understand youth criminalization, people harmed, and our approach to restorative justice diversion.

Start Learning!

Starting a restorative justice diversion program requires an understanding of youth criminalization in the US, an understanding of how the legal system impacts people harmed, and of course, an understanding of restorative justice diversion. Step 1 introduces you to these concepts and recommends opportunities for deeper understanding through experiential learning such as trainings and workshops.

STEP 1 SECTIONS:

1A

Youth Criminalization

What Does Youth Criminalization Look Like in the US?

1B

People Harmed

What Do Survivors Need?

1C

Restorative Justice

What is Restorative Justice?

1D

Restorative Justice Diversion

What is Our Approach to RJD?

1E

The Evidence

How Do We Know RJD Works?

1F

Interactive Learning

How Do We Gain Deeper Understanding?