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(Updated at 12:30 p.m.) A year ago, Arlington County launched a diversion program for youth and young adults who commit certain misdemeanor and felony crimes. Heart of Safety is a voluntary program facilitated by Restorative Arlington, a nonprofit that facilitates meetings between victims who choose this approach and the people who committed crimes against them.
(Updated 4:45 p.m.) Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced he's increasing funds to police departments in a bid to reduce homicides, shootings and violent crime in Virginia. The move, part of a new policy
Arlington County is shifting its restorative justice efforts to local nonprofits. During the County Board meetings held this weekend and last night, members voted to shift nearly $200,000 to nonprofits that are set to continue Arlington's restorative justice push. This includes $91,029 in
A new restorative justice program launched last week in Arlington, aimed at diverting those under the age of 26 from the criminal justice system. The "Heart of Safety" program, part of the county's Restorative Arlington initiative, held its first training session early last week. The program's goal is to find alternatives to criminal prosecution for certain