Because of the success of the Initiative, many in the state are primed to take the next steps to insure that Restorative Justice Principles and Practices are imbedded in institutions and systems throughout the state. The following are efforts that are currently underway:
1. A committee has been convened to plan for state-wide training for facilitators of Victim/Offender Dialogue so that prosecutors, adult courts, juvenile courts, Probation & Parole and others have resources to which to refer cases.
2. A committee of representatives of stakeholders in adult courts has been convened to plan for bringing adult stakeholders together at a state-wide meeting to promote the use of Restorative Justice Practices in adult courts.
3. Discussions are taking place with one of the law schools about the development of a Restorative Justice clinic where students will learn how to facilitate Restorative Justice Practices and assist with this facilitation in programs in the community.
4. Training for facilitators of Victim Offender Dialogue in crimes of severe violence is being planned by the Department of Corrections.
5. A workshop for school administrators, guidance counselors, and safety officers was held recently. This has increased interest in schools in using Restorative Justice Practices, such as classroom and discipline circles. Training for circle facilitators is being planned for next year to help fulfill the need by schools, communities, and faith communities for these resources.