Date of Award
5-2016
Degree Type
Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning (CDP)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
Laurie Ross
Second Reader
Christa Drew
Keywords
restorative justice, youth, Worcester, juvenile justice
Abstract
This paper addresses the feasibility of implementing a restorative justice process in the juvenile justice system in Worcester, Massachusetts from a community stakeholder perspective. Strengths, barriers, process, and collective will in Worcester were explored. Findings of this research include that while Worcester has many strengths, the barriers and lack of collective will may interfere with any immediate attempts to implement restorative justice processes within the local juvenile justice system. It concludes that while restorative justice approaches may be feasible in the longer term, current implementation is unlikely.
Recommended Citation
Hooper, April M., "Can We Do It? : The Feasibility of Youth Restorative Justice Implementation in Worcester" (2016). International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE). 66.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/66
Worcester
Yes