The program has been used in juvenile cases since 1998, but this was the first time in Cass, and possibly the state, that it was used for an adult criminal case before sentencing. Defense attorney ...

BRAINERD — Scientists say the human brain isn’t fully developed until a person is about 25 years old. That knowledge, paired with the desire to give second chances to those who need it, drove Brian ...

A new restorative justice program launched last week in Arlington, aimed at diverting those under the age of 26 from the criminal justice system. The “Heart of Safety” program, part of the county’s ...

Sign up for The Morning Report with all your must-read news for the day. Renee Thomas is a 25-year middle school U.S. history teacher, restorative community lead and ...