What Is Restorative Justice?

Restorative Justice is an approach to crime and wrongdoing that not only engages victims, offenders and their affected communities, but it is in fact governed by these three stakeholders. Restorative justice is about turning our attention and resources toward first recognizing harms experienced through crime, and then creating the conditions for that harm to be repaired, with a focus on righting relationships which have been thrown out of balance through harmful actions.


The result: real solutions that provide support and answers for victims, a plan to repair the harm that has been done and requires offenders to take responsiblity for their actions. Restorative justice is cost-effective, shows the highest rates of victim satisfaction and reduces the offender re-offense rate from a national average of 60% to only 10%. Restorative Justice emphasizes the way in which crimes affect not only people, but also the community in which they live.


This is good old fashioned community problem solving, and Colorado is leading the field. Welcome to the conversation.

Colorado Restorative Justice Council

For more information about the Restorative Justice porgram, visit

Restorative Justice Colorado

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Strong Relationships

Strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the District Attorney's Office

Working hand in hand with law enforcement on felony review standards to enhance case strength and conviction rates.

High Priorities

  • Higher Priority on Handling Juvenile Cases
    I would use my best and most experienced prosecutors to effect internal, positive change in childrens lives by the most collaborative means available.
  • Fiscal responsibility and advanced inside and outside training for prosecutors.
  • Continued support and working relationships with advocacy groups: Advocates of Victims of Assault, CASA, and FIRC
  • Proactive Participation of the District Attorney's Office and its deputies in community based justice programs, boards and education.
  • Restore public faith in the District Attorney's Office and the integrity of the criminal justice system.
  • Professionalism and 24 hour return time on messages.

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