Advance change
in Chicago schools, communities, and justice systems that will reduce crime, its human and economic costs, and the disproportionate representation of youth and communities of color in Illinois’ justice system.

Align support and build capacity
for change through the development of an alliance of metropolitan Chicago communities, schools, families, governments, organizers, restorative justice practitioners, and advocates working together to change policies and replace punitive practices with trauma-informed restorative justice systems.

Evaluate the costs
and benefits of shifting local, state and national policies and resources away from costly punitive justice approaches to effective restorative and preventative policies and practice.