Let's not repeat one of the biggest policy disasters in American history. . . Restorative justice programs that guide young people to take responsibility for their actions, make amends to the community and address the root causes of their behavior have proved successful . . . read letter to editorial board<http://www.kidscounsel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ctlAWtRIB10-24-16.pdf> Martha Stone and Leon Smith Bonnie Berk Communications Director 860-570-5327 Hartford - Bridgeport - New Haven [cid:[log in to unmask]]<http://www.kidscounsel.org/>