The current strategy of relying on incarceration as the primary means of responding to crime is ineffective and financially unsustainable. A new paradigm is being spearheaded by citizens and victims who feel that safety and well-being can be improved through a Community Justice model, which emphasizes crime prevention and restoring all those affected by crime. I especially liked the comprehensive scope of the videos. Susan L. Stacey, Restorative Justice Associate Planner Minnesota Department of Corrections. What I found most important was the fact that you had real people in real situations to demonstrate your point.
Bullying is recognized as the most serious and wide-spread problem facing schools today.
Not only does it hamper the educational process but it very often leads to victim suicide or revenge with the use of weapons. They recognize that the response to bullying requires all stakeholders to be involved.