Restorative Justice Community Court - Avondale presentation and
materials
Presentation on Restorative Justice Community Court Avondale in Cook County, IL.
Question on charges as felonies that have a victim. Question on incidents that generate
community interest and is there a limit on individuals participating in peace circles.
Question on if record is removed from public recording system. Question on the type and
usage of non-court facilities. Question on screening process to be allowed part of the
process. Question on how many other racial and ethnic groups are involved in the
program. Question on who creates screening process. Question on who was missing
from the beginning of the planning process.
This presentation was placed on file.
E. Discussion
1. REVIEW OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER VIDEO AND FACILITATED
DISCUSSION
Reflect on what you envision for community, for the process, and for a center as
homework for July meeting. Question on when homework was sent. Comment on needing
more time to collect information from community. Request for agencies to participate in
homework. Question on data presented to date.
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates
1. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Presentation on data.
At-A-Glance discussion on work plan of committee.
Discussion on visit to Cook County, IL on a Friday in July or August to conduct a one-day
site visit to RJCC-Avondale in Chicago.
2. NEXT MEETING: JUNE 20, 2023 @ 12:15 PM
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda
None.
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law
Comment on similarities between the RJCC-Avondale and Dane County Community
Restorative Court models.
I. Adjourn
A motion made to adjourn by MACK, seconded by GRAYSON. Meeting was
adjourned at 1:53 pm. Motion carried by voice vote.