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
How does restorative justice in schools impact the criminal justice system? Answer by Benjamin Feigenberg, Assoc Prof of Economics at University of Illinois at Chicago