AS FUTURE CITY PLANNERS YOU NOW STAND AT A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR TRANSITION, WHERE YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REIMAGINE YOUR CITY'S FUTURE THROUGH THE LENS OF JUSTICE & UNDERSTANDING. THE ROSE MAE FOUNDATION & CITY LYFE INC. PROUDLY PRESENT THE FIRST ANNUAL WRITERS ON WRITERS BLOCK ESSAY COMPETITION: A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT.
Qualifications
- NYC High School Seniors
- Ages 16-18
- All Genders welcomed
- Impacted by hardships such as homelessness or has care givers impacted by the judicial system.
Why Restorative Justice?
IT PROVIDES YOUTH LIKE YOURSELF WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH | IT INTERRUPTS CYCLES OF HARM AND MARGINALIZATION. | IT ADDRESSES ROOT CAUSES OF CONFLICT. | CREATING SPACES FOR DIALOGUE & UNDERSTANDING.
What is Restorative Justice?
Restorative justice is a framework for addressing harm and conflict that prioritizes accountability through relationship repair over punitive consequences. Rather than centering on rule violation and punishment, it emphasizes understanding the impact of harmful actions, addressing the needs of those affected, and creating pathways for offenders to take meaningful responsibility by making amends and contributing to healing within the community.
Benefits
Reduced recidivism | Healing for those harmed |Genuine accountability | Strengthened relationships and community bonds | Cost-effectiveness | Skill development | Reduced systemic inequities | Prevention of escalation | Preserved opportunities