'What Is Justice?'

A state program that enables offenders and their victims meet face-to-face has helped Andrew Papke take full responsibility for the drunken driving-related deaths of Beth Early and Daniel London.

"...where he is serving 40 years for intoxication manslaughter. Restorative Justice Papke and Early's meeting might sound unusual, but..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Everybody supports "criminal justice reform." Advocates across the entire political spectrum trumpet their..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Take

Take, with a very good performance by Minnie Driver, is a dreadfully misguided movie whose story of redemption is utterly irredeemable.

"...the real reason for the movie's existence. It reads, "Restorative Justice is a worldwide effort that encourages victims and..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Let David Live

The execution of David Powell will not serve justice

"...a life and a death sentence. As Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has opined, "Where a delay, measured in..."

May 21, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Women’s Jail Closer to Funding

Justice advocates worry efforts to decrease incarceration will decelerate

"...a new women's jail – despite the objections of justice advocates who, for more than a year, have identified..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Changing Directions

Community-based programs aim to redirect the 'school-to-prison pipeline'

"...of factors that can link schools to the criminal justice system. "When you ticket a student, you send them..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Dagny Zenovia

Signs of Trouble and of Hope at Mendez Middle School

In-district charter seeks to turn around a campus’ longtime struggles

"...Hanks has extensive experience with what are known as "restorative justice" practices – intended to help students scrutinize their..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Al Harrington's Quest for Equity in Cannabis

The former NBA player and SXSW Online speaker bolsters cannabis entrepreneurs

"...products) to speaking with politicians in Washington, D.C., about restorative justice legislation...."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

UT Commits to New Sex Discrimination Policies

Policy overhaul was spurred by protests organized by the student-led Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct

"...and adjudication of discrimination claims, and to create a restorative justice program designed to resolve disputes over equity and..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers

Kids in the program get resources to stabilize

"...book them into the juvenile jail, Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center. There, kids are pulled out of their schools..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Opinion: Texas Schools’ Drug Policies Aren’t Working

Schools are contributing to the school-to-prison pipeline by continuing to use drug education that has been proven to be harmful

"...Texas Legislative session. Texas missed an opportunity to employ restorative justice practices, which focus on healing harm rather than..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Dhiya Dhandapani

County Attorney Looks to Keep Young People Out of the Prison System

New diversion program attempts to get to the root causes of violence

"...Anew will guide young people through a process of restorative justice – one in which the defendant and the..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...focus of this misdemeanor specialty court. We get it, justice reform means decarceration and restorative justice for everybody. But..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: Get Out of Jail, Free

In the purple light of a new Texas, cash bail looks mighty ugly

"...county jail. That's why not just left-leaning voices for justice but also fiscal conservatives are on board with eliminating..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...He brought an even temperament and a determination for justice to a very difficult assignment, raising the office to..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

TAVP: Trying to Heal After Violence

Project hopes to broaden concept of justice

"...by Austin lawyer Walter Long, TAVP strives to do justice by allowing victims of violence to tell their stories...."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Earle Speaks

"...articles (for the opinion pages as well as for criminal-justice-related trade publications), and participated as a panelist for a..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Notes on Kamp: Culture Shift

Too many people are finding themselves caught up in the criminal justice system

"...people are finding themselves caught up in the criminal justice system...."

April 1, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Prosecutor Times Four

Part 1: Meet the candidates for Travis County district attorney

"...interest in alternatives to incarceration and in community and restorative justice programs targeting the root causes of crime. His..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...four new wire fraud charges from the Department of Justice. Paul is accused of having falsely represented cash reserves..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...the probate court, plus one of the county's five justices of the peace (each serves in a separate district)..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: And the Winner Is ...

What we think about when we think about endorsing

"...assignment this time around, as she's our primary criminal justice/courthouse reporter. We all have misgivings about electing judges, who..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Column by Michael King

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...a campus-wide women’s history month celebration, and offered a restorative justice program to help students address problems in relationship..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

City Ordered to Pay Developer for Historic Montopolis Negro School Property

The high cost of history

"...the importance of perpetual grassroots involvement and control in restorative justice campaigns."..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...increased support for teachers of color, afterschool care, and restorative justice policies to address racism within AISD. Piper Stege..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...who think Travis County is already a model of restorative justice, and those who think it could do so..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

University of Texas Pledges a Harder Line on Sexual Misconduct

UT Pres Fenves: "If a faculty or staff member commits these acts, the consequences will be clear"

"...the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, "to introduce restorative justice as an alternative approach."..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johnston

Hi, How Are You Day commemorates the late, great Daniel Johnston, and SaulPaul's Alien Adventure beams down at Scottish Rite Theater

"...N.C., where the artist trained Buncombe County police on restorative justice practices...."

Jan. 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Mayor Adler Sends Kerbey Queso Recipe to the Moon on a SpaceX Rocket … Seriously

A photo of Austin legend Leslie also made the trip

"...to the dire threat of climate change and environmental injustice. And our society has let people become downtrodden, failing..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Formerly Homeless Find Good Neighbors at Community First! Village

A week’s stay at Austin’s most talked about neighborhood

"...respect and de-escalation – what the Grahams describe as "restorative justice." And they're not just assigning this duty to..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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