Project Kinship
Who is eligible for the divergent program?
Justice involved/incarcerated (former) & ages 10-17.
In 2018, how many minors were arrested for felonies?
17,200
What is repairing harm and restoring relationships?
This is the primary goal of Restorative Justice.
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What is Project Kinship’s Mission Statement?
To provide support and training to lives impacted by incarceration, gangs, and violence through hope, healing, and transformation.
These two racial backgrounds are disproportionately represented in the juvenile justice system?
What are Latino and Black youth?
This is an important value in restorative justice that involves understanding and caring about how others feel.
What is empathy?
This makes up California’s Juvenile Justice System.
What is probation, detention and youth facilities?
These are the services that Project Kinship provides?
What is counseling, family support, resources, restorative circles/support group, and criminal record expungement.
Is there a link between school discipline histories and juvenile justice system involvement?
Yes, 9 in every 10 incarcerated youth have a history of suspension and expulsion.
What is a restorative justice circle?
This is what we call a meeting where everyone affected by harm comes together to share their perspective.
What is a criminal record expungement?
Allows people to hide or seal their criminal records from public view.