Description

A discussion about an initiative in Connecticut that uses restorative practices to reduce juvenile justice involvement and improve school mental health outcomes.

Host:   

Helene Marcy, Director of Programs & Communications at the UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health

Guests:           

• Kris Wraight, Restorative Justice Facilitator and Trainer
• Jeana Bracey, Associate Vice President of School and Community Initiatives, Child Health and Development Institute
• Yecenia Casiano, Senior Project Coordinator, Child Health and Development Institute
• Beth Russell, Associate Professor, UConn Department of Human Development and Family Sciences; Co-Director UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health; Director, Center for Applied Research in Human Development

Resources

Read a transcript of the podcast

The Connecticut School-Based Diversion Initiative

Organization Websites

The Child Health and Development Institute

Kris Wraight Website

UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health

Social Media Links

@CHDICT on Facebook

@CHDICT on Twitter

@UConnCSCH on Twitter

@UConnCSCH on Facebook

Produced, directed, and edited by Helene Marcy. This recording has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Restorative Justice and the School-Based Diversion Initiative was created by the UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health and recorded in April 2023.

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