Programa de Justicia Restaurativa para Menores en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

Si un niño comete un pequeño delito por primera vez, puede participar en un programa que lo ayude a reparar el daño. Esto significa que en lugar de ir a la corte, se busca una solución que involucre a la persona afectada y al niño.

Es como cuando rompes un jarrón en casa y, en vez de ser castigado, tu familia te pide que pidas disculpas y ayudes a repararlo. Así todos se sienten mejor y el problema se resuelve.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un adolescente de 15 años, rompe accidentalmente la ventana de su vecino, don Carlos. Como es la primera vez que tiene un problema así, en lugar de ir a la corte, Juan es enviado a un programa donde se reúne con don Carlos. Juntos, acuerdan que Juan ayudará a reparar la ventana y se disculpará, lo que ayuda a sanar la relación entre ellos.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(a) This subdivision applies to a child alleged to be a juvenile petty offender who: (1) has not been previously adjudicated delinquent or as a petty offender; (2) has not previously participated in or completed a diversion program for an offense; (3) has not previously been placed on probation without an adjudication for an offense or received a continuance under section260B.198, subdivision 7; and (4) agrees to successfully complete a restorative justice program under this section. (b) Subject to subdivision 6, the prosecutor shall refer a child described in paragraph (a) to a restorative justice program or provider that has been included on the approved provider list described in subdivision 4. The program or provider shall arrange an appropriate outcome for the matter using restorative justice concepts. The program or provider shall involve the victim of the offense in the proceedings. If the victim is unwilling or unable to proceed, or if there is no identifiable victim, the program or provider shall ensure that someone serves as a proxy for the victim. The program or provider and child, along with other participants, shall agree in writing to an appropriate sanction for the child. The sanction may include any of the dispositions authorized in section260B.235, if appropriate, along with any other sanctions agreed to. If a person fails to comply with the settlement agreement, the person shall be referred back to the court for further proceedings.