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SJ90: Restorative justice; Crime Commission to study.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Tommy Norment (R-3)
Tommy Norment
(R-3)
Served: 1992–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Status
03/03/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
Study; restorative justice; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study restorative justice and specifically, victim-offender reconciliation programs.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 01/25/2008, 01/28/2008, 01/30/2008, 01/30/2008 and 02/11/2008.
Poll Results
1 vote
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Comments
It is essential that State Crime Commission study restorative justice not only for violent crimes but also for non-violent crimes as well. Virginia has some of the most talented leadership in the emerging field of restorative justice in the world. There are individuals and organizations who work across this country and even internationally in the field. It would be wise to be modeling best practices in this state when addressing the needs of victims, the community and all those directly involved in a criminal incident.