Among the many hats Barbara I. Jones wears, she also serves as the Restorative Justice Program Director for Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne (CSS). As the Restorative Justice Program Director for CSS, Barbara oversees diversion programs designed to redirect youth from the criminal justice system.

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What is Restorative Justice:

Restorative justice is an approach to crime and misconduct that focuses on addressing the harm, not just punishing the offender. A restorative justice program aims to get offenders to take responsibility for their actions, to understand the harm they have caused, to give them an opportunity to redeem themselves and to discourage them from causing further harm.

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Wayne County Government interviewed Barbara about the amazing job that the CSS Restorative Justice Program is doing in helping youth.