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New Report Finds Restorative Justice Diversion Improves Public Safety and Victim Outcomes Compared to Juvenile Court

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New Report Finds Restorative Justice Diversion Improves Public Safety and Victim Outcomes Compared to Juvenile Court Analysis shows restorative justice results in lower reoffending rates, higher victim satisfaction, and more meaningful accountability—yet access remains limited nationwide Related to: Youth Justice Washington, D.C. — A new report from The Sentencing Project finds that restorative ju...
The report highlights the need for expanding access to restorative justice diversion as an effective alternative to court involvement in addressing youth misbehavior and promoting community safety. The evidence shows that these programs result in lower reoffending rates, higher victim satisfaction, and more meaningful accountability compared to the traditional juvenile court system. However, unequal use of diversion is a driver of racial disparities in the youth justice system, with Black youth ...