Youthzone, an award winning nonprofit dedicated to applying evidence-based youth development practices, has served teens and families in Colorado’s Ninth Judicial District since 1976. The organization specializes in intervention and prevention methods for at-risk youth, working with more than 1,000 teens annually. One of the main approaches of YouthZone is rooted in restorative justice: a […]
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Questions linger following dismissal of Francisco case
After nearly six months of litigation, the criminal case against Michael Francisco was officially dismissed. While that part of the matter is resolved, people are left wondering, what comes next? “The bottom line, as far as I’m concerned, are results, and this case was dismissed,” said Francisco’s defense attorney, Michael Edminister, “Justice was served.” He […]