Firefly/CKDR Files
Firefly is spreading awareness about Youth Justice Services available in Dryden.
Cindy Engstrom and Ashley Apland were guests at the Rotary Club of Dryden’s virtual meeting Wednesday to talk about the Youth Justice Committee and it’s program.
Committee Chair Cindy Engstrom explains the program uses a restorative justice approach, that stresses the accountability and responsibility of youth offenders, through meaningful consequences.
“Our goal is not give out harsh punishment for bad behavior, but rather to allow the offender to understand and reflect on what they’ve done and also propose how their going to repair that harm in a safe, supportive environment.”