An Act establishing an office of restorative justice
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates an Office of Restorative Justice within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. The office’s goal is to increase restorative justice practices throughout the Commonwealth. Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm and building relationships between those harmed and those who caused harm, rather than solely relying on traditional punitive measures. This initiative aims to expand access to and understanding of restorative justice approaches across various sectors.
Key provisions
- Establishes an Office of Restorative Justice.
- Places the office within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance.
- The office will build capacity for restorative justice practices.
- The office will support training and resources related to restorative justice.
- The office will work with state agencies to integrate restorative justice into their operations.
- The office will conduct research and evaluation of restorative justice programs.
- The office will provide technical assistance to communities and organizations interested in implementing restorative justice.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Criminal Justice System
- Community Organizations
- Individuals involved in the justice system
- Residents of Massachusetts
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