The Restorative Justice Committee consists of representatives from the Summit County Juvenile Court, the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, the Summit County Victim Advocates, local law enforcement, Catholic Charities, and other volunteer groups. 

The idea behind restorative justice is to provide a means for the community to become involved in dealing with crime. At this time, the Restorative Justice Committee focuses on juvenile crime. 

With the assistance of all of its members, the committee formed a Victim Impact Panel, which certain juvenile offenders, especially those with substance abuse problems, are required to attend. At this panel, the offenders listen to presentations from different individuals, including local law enforcement and parents who have lost children to drunk drivers. 

Additionally, the Restorative Justice Committee has established a mediation program for juvenile property crimes where the Victim, the community, and the offender can be involved in reaching the appropriate penalty in property crime cases. 

For more information regarding the Restorative Justice Committee, please call 330-535-2787.