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HI HR143

HI HR143
Urging The Judiciary To Partner With Supporting Agencies And Request Grant Funds Under The Victims Of Crime Act To Establish And Support A Restorative Justice Program In Each County To Allow Victims And Offenders An Opportunity To Participate In Restorative Justice.


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Introduced
03/11/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/07/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION URging the judiciary to partner with supporting agencies and request grant funds under the victims of crime act to establish and support a restorative justice program in each county to allow victims and offenders an opportunity to participate in Restorative Justice. .

AI Summary

This Resolution urges the Judiciary, which refers to the court system, to collaborate with other agencies and seek funding from the Victims of Crime Act, a federal program that provides resources for victims of crime, to create and maintain restorative justice programs in every county. These programs aim to give victims and offenders a chance to participate in restorative justice, a process that focuses on repairing harm caused by crime by bringing together those affected in a safe, facilitated environment to find solutions and promote healing. The resolution highlights the proven benefits of restorative justice, such as reducing crime and recidivism, lowering costs, and increasing victim satisfaction, and acknowledges successful pilot programs in Hawaii.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form. (on 04/07/2022)

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