Restorative justice programs in schools and higher education within prisons help, respectively, to prevent arrests and behaviors leading to violence and crimes among young students and offer reintegration options and opportunities for a dignified life for those exiting prison. All this contributes to community safety and creates opportunities for a better life
While the researchers cautioned against the study’s short time frame and small sample size, their findings suggest a lack of meaningful difference between newly minted teachers who completed required licensure tests and those who held emergency licenses.