By: Catherine H. Augustine, Andrea Phillips, Susannah Faxon-Mills, Abigail Kessler
In this report, the authors describe how implementation of restorative practices in educational settings and a juvenile diversion program run by the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) in San Diego County are working to stem the school-to-prison pipeline. The authors focus on how NCRC is serving as an intermediary organization for youth-focused programs, signs of success, opportunities to improve, and insights for other communities.
RAND Research—Published Sep 30, 2024