by Tina Sweeten | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Tina Sweeten | Nov 7, 2025 | Blog
Frenquently Asked Questions What is Restorative Justice? Background Restorative Justice is an alternative to the current Retributive Justice model of responding to crime and justice in this country. It is frequently used in juvenile cases at least in a modified form...
by Tina Sweeten | Sep 8, 2025 | Blog
Respect isn’t a strategy, it is the goal. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and focus are not the Ends we seek. They are strategies. They are efforts to create and maintain a just and respectful society. The goal of DEI initiatives now under attack...
by Tina Sweeten | Jul 25, 2025 | Blog
by Barbara Raye, Executive Director, Center for Planning, Policy and Procedure Below is a speech I have made several times. It served as one of the first efforts in Minnesota to claim our values, articulate our vision, and inspire our action in restorative justice. I...
by Tina Sweeten | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog
The Center for Policy Planning and Performance – Specializing in Organizational and Social Change Since 1999. This poem, written by Elana Centor in 2002 explains our logo and ultimately the work we do and why we do it. Please explore our website, share it with...
