 The Community Restorative Justice Commission strives to balance the legitimate needs of the victims, community and offenders. The commission sets policy and makes recommendations for restorative justice programs. These successful programs enhance community protection and develop empathy and competency in the offender. They also direct accountability of the offender to the victim and victimized community moving toward restoration and healing. The Community Restorative Justice Commission oversees community education on restorative justice issues and reviews and evaluates restorative justice needs, services, facilities and special concerns. In addition, the commission oversee the partnership between probation, law enforcement, the judiciary and Restorative Justice Partners Inc, the community based non-profit corporation established to implement restorative justice in Monterey County. |