Although never easy, restorative justice, according to many criminal justice experts, is increasingly becoming an effective way for crime victims to begin the painful healing process. Restorative ...

Pasadena’s Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group recently held its first formal discussion on establishing a restorative justice framework for the redevelopment of the 60-acre site. This ...

In the middle of the room, a couple places objects that are sacred to them: a singing bowl, a trombone. Two shiny, beautiful instruments, full of potential for beautiful sound. The couple rejoins the ...

When the Oakland Unified school district’s restorative justice coordinator, David Yusem, walks into one of the district’s schools, he wants to know how it feels: Does it feel caring? Is there beauty ...

We have big news: The American Journalism Project is investing $1.5 million in Mission Local! It’s a powerful validation of our neighborhood-first reporting from one of the largest national journalism ...