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Child offenders are still slipping through cracks of juvenile diversion scheme to commit serious offences

POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Should restorative justice be expanded to address more offenses?

Point: Michael Allen The question of whether we should have more restorative justice in the criminal justice system must start with some analysis of what the goals are and is there a need. As a matter of perspective, the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has two long-standing and very effective programs that fall under the umbrella of restorative justice. Those programs are our Juvenile Diversion Program and the Neighborhood Justice Center. The Juvenile Diversion program was established by John Suthers, former district attorney and current Colorado Springs mayor. The program requires juveniles to take responsibility for their wayward actions and provides an opportunity to create a path forward, and it has proven to be very successful.

Commissioners Approve Transfer of Juvenile Diversion Funds to the Watertown Boys and Girls Club for Future Program Administration

The Codington County Commissioners met for their weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at the Codington County Courthouse.  During the meeting they heard from Emergency Management Director Jamie Torstenson who told the commissioners that he is continuing to monitor the local COVID Numbers….. Your browser does not support the audio element. A total of 195 COVID Vaccinations had been given in the County as of Tuesday afternoon with a total of 7,844 given statewide.  The commissioners also heard from State’s Attorney Rebecca Morlock-Reeves who requested the commissioners approve the allocation of Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Funds which are specifically earmarked for the Juvenile Diversion Program at the Watertown Boys and Girls Club.  Reeves explained….

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