C5 Restorative Justice Program
Restorative justice is a philosophical framework that has been proposed as an alternative to the current way of thinking about crime and criminal justice. Restorative justice emphasizes the ways in which crime harms relationships in the context of community.
Crime is viewed as a violation of the victim and the community, not a violation of the state. As a result, the offender becomes accountable to the victim and the community.
Restorative justice defines accountability for offenders in terms of taking responsibility for actions, and taking action to repair the harm caused to the victim and community. Restorative justice provides for active participation by the victim, the offender and the community in the process of repairing the fabric of community peace.
Evening Reporting Center (ERC)
VISION: To work with at-risk youth in their community versus in detention or residential placement. The ERC will look to provide services, programing, and education that include, but are not limited to, emotional intelligence, mental/physical health, addictions, targeted service coordination, behavior management, education, restorative justice, recreational and pro-social activities, cultural guidance/spirituality, mindfulness, and nutrition.
MISSION: The Pine County Evening Reporting Center (ERC) is a program wherein at-risk youth can develop socially, emotionally and educationally while remaining in their home and community. The overarching goal is to reduce repeat offending behaviors and promote public safety while supporting youth and providing community-based services.