Key Terms
Crime is...
any action that breaks the law.
Most restorative justice programs only deal with ______ offenses.
Non violent. This leaves out a large percentage of the incarcerated population, and limits how much help can actually be done.
Equal Justice Initiative mission is to challenge ____ and ______ injustice and to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
racial and economic.
Give an example of how you could Educate other around you.
Organize events, partner with orgs, etc.
Conviction is...
being found guilty of a crime by a court of law.
Restorative justice programs don't always represent ______ communities.
Minority. Many programs lack diversity and can breed mistrust within different groups due to feeling unheard or unseen.
____________: provides ____ assistance to individuals who have been unfairly sentenced—especially juveniles, the poor, and those facing the death penalty.
Legal Representation.
Give an example of how you could Advocate or Volunteer.
find organizations, donate to orgs, etc.
Incarceration is...
being held in jail after being found guilty.
People with serious _______ are often denied access to restorative programs.
Mental illness. Courts assume they can't take full responsibility which shuts them out of healing based options.
_____________: They promote awareness through the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which connect the history of racial violence to modern mass incarceration.
Community Education
Give an example of how you could use Social Media in this case.
create campaigns, share profiles, spread awareness
Restorative Justice is...
an alternative to punishment, with a focus on healing instead of just penalizing.
_______ and ______ often avoid using restorative justice for violent crimes.
Judges and lawmakers. They fear backlash from voters who see it as being soft on crime.
____________: Equal Justice Initiative advocates for reforms that reduce excessive sentencing, eliminate mandatory minimums, and encourage rehabilitation programs in prisons
Policy Reform
Give an example of something you could do RIGHT NOW from your computer.
Research!!!