Restorative Insights: LCJP

Longmont Community Justice Partnership offers restorative justice services to the community in Longmont, Colorado.

Success Across Ages

Over 84% of responsible persons age 12-18 successfully* complete reparative contracts.

Highlights:

  • Middle school and high school youth are equally likely to be successful.

  • Adults are as likely to be successful as youth.

*Successful completion is defined as a responsible person’s completion of their contract on or before the contract deadline.

A Culturally Responsive Approach

Culturally responsive justice processes allow all persons equal opportunity to be successful, regardless of ethnicity, culture or background.

Highlights:

  • Success rates are above 80% for all ethnicities.

  • Responsible person demographics are similar to the demographics of Longmont*

*According to the 2016 Census Population Estimates, the largest racial/ethnic groups in Longmont are White (67%), followed by Latinx (26%).

Appropriate for a Wide Rage of Crimes

LCJP services harmed and responsible persons for a wide range of crimes*.

Highlights:

  • Success rates are well above 80% for most offenses.

  • There is room to improve success rates for vandalism and harassment.

*LCJP does not serve cases involving domestic violence or sexual assault.