Restorative Justice Model

We chose to write our paper and give our presentation on the Juvenile Justice Services of Utah. We chose this topic first and foremost because this is the direction and area in which we both have chosen to pursue in our future employment and something that we both feel passionate about. Going beyond that, we both have made choices as a youth that led us to this path. Our paper will outline the objectives of JJS, who qualifies and what requirements they must meet, how the program works, and the desired outcome of the completion of the program. We will also discuss tracking measures, funding, and overall statics of the program, and treatment options that are available to those who qualify. The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow; all who succeed no matter the road
Community Protection, Accountability, and Competency Development are integrated goals and philosophical foundations of the model. As well as a Balanced Approach or Philosophy; the Balanced & Restorative Justice Model is a philosophy of correctional care that emphasizes three equally important principles. It covers the three main areas of Accountability: When a crime occurs, a debt is incurred. Youth must be held accountable for their actions and to restore the victim’s losses. JJS will be held accountable for the efficacy of services provided to youth. Competency development: Offenders should leave the system more capable of productive participation in conventional society than when they entered. Community protection: The public has a right to a safe and secure community. Youth also have the right to be safe while in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services. Each area that we will discuss will also include its own vision and mission statement, clarifying the individuality and how it pertains to that specific program. JJS Provides a