Srewolf & Nitram Foundation H.E.A.R.T.S. is bringing Restorative Justice (RJ) to Chicago.
What is restorative justice?
Restorative justice is a social movement to institutionalize peaceful approaches to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights. These range from international peacemaking tribunals to innovations within the criminal and juvenile justice systems, schools, social services, and communities. Rather than privileging the law, professionals and the state, restorative resolutions engage those who are harmed, wrongdoers and their affected communities in search of solutions that promote repair, reconciliation and the rebuilding of relationships. Restorative justice seeks to build partnerships to reestablish mutual responsibility for constructive responses to wrongdoing within our communities. Restorative approaches seek a balanced approach to the needs of the victim, wrongdoer, and community through processes that preserve the safety and dignity of all.”
Our other programs show an increase in job training, self-employment and new businesses in communities where Restorative Justice is located. Ultimately, we plan to have a sustainable alternative school located in the South Suburbs. The school would not only prepare youth for college, it would prepare youth for employment after graduation from high school. The school will have a trade/technical training component, i.e., culinary arts, automotive repair, bike repair, shoe repair, and robotics. The school will also have a community PEACE room - a place where students, parents, and faculty can speak openly about what is going on in their life.
Our executive summary also includes the development of a meals-on-wheels program for elderly – meals cooked by culinary faculty and students. Our Juvenile Justice Program includes youth being paired with a life-plan advisor/Mentor. The youth and mentors decide specific goals and action items to work together on.
What is restorative justice?
Restorative justice is a social movement to institutionalize peaceful approaches to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights. These range from international peacemaking tribunals to innovations within the criminal and juvenile justice systems, schools, social services, and communities. Rather than privileging the law, professionals and the state, restorative resolutions engage those who are harmed, wrongdoers and their affected communities in search of solutions that promote repair, reconciliation and the rebuilding of relationships. Restorative justice seeks to build partnerships to reestablish mutual responsibility for constructive responses to wrongdoing within our communities. Restorative approaches seek a balanced approach to the needs of the victim, wrongdoer, and community through processes that preserve the safety and dignity of all.”
Our other programs show an increase in job training, self-employment and new businesses in communities where Restorative Justice is located. Ultimately, we plan to have a sustainable alternative school located in the South Suburbs. The school would not only prepare youth for college, it would prepare youth for employment after graduation from high school. The school will have a trade/technical training component, i.e., culinary arts, automotive repair, bike repair, shoe repair, and robotics. The school will also have a community PEACE room - a place where students, parents, and faculty can speak openly about what is going on in their life.
Our executive summary also includes the development of a meals-on-wheels program for elderly – meals cooked by culinary faculty and students. Our Juvenile Justice Program includes youth being paired with a life-plan advisor/Mentor. The youth and mentors decide specific goals and action items to work together on.