Cleveland State University's Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs has begun a criminal justice project — the Restorative Justice Initiative — designed to assess the needs and potential for restorative justice in Cuyahoga County.
The term restorative justice refers to a commitment to the restoration of victims and the offender, and the restoration of the damages caused by crime.
The initiative's first project will be the development of a Court User's Guide for victims, offenders and their families as well as for the professionals in the courts, social services, religious institutions and support groups. The guide will provide an overview of the criminal justice process with key resources and practical information.
For more information, contact Dr. David C. Sweet, dean of the Levin College of Urban Affairs, at (216) 687-2135.
— Compiled by Eric St. John
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