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First Reparative Probation Case in the United States

La Première cas de Probation Réparatrice aux États-Unis

 
 
First Reparative Probation Case in the United States Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, June 12, 2020
1. First Reparative Probation Case in the United States Marker
Inscription.
First Reparative Probation Case in the United States
In February 1995 the first documented reparative probation case in the U.S. was adjudicated at the Orleans County Courthouse in Newport. Reparative probation applies restorative justice to fix relationships and equilibrium in the wake of an offense. Reparative boards give citizens a role in defining how offenders can take responsibility for the harm they have done and make amends to the community and victims. Judge Brian Burgess presided, with Jane Woodruff as State’s Attorney and Maggie Hawksworth as probation officer. This program inspired the creation of reparative boards across Vermont, in other states, cities, counties, and foreign nations. Restorative Justice became Vermont law in 2000.
(French on opposite side)

La Première cas de Probation Réparatrice aux États-Unis
En février 1995, le premier cas de probation réparatrice documentée aux États-Unis a été jugée au palais de justice du comté d'Orléans à Newport. La probation réparatrice applique la justice fortifiant pour réparer les relations et l'équilibre à la suite d'une infraction. Le conseil réparatrice
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donne aux citoyens un rôle dans la définition de la manière dont les délinquants peuvent prendre la responsabilité des dommages qu'ils ont causé et faire amende à la communauté et aux victimes. Ce programme a inspiré la création des conseils réparatrice au travers de l'État du Vermont, dans d'autres États, villes, comtés et des nations étrangères.
(English on opposite side)

 
Erected 2019 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1995.
 
Location. 44° 56.112′ N, 72° 12.648′ W. Marker is in Newport, Vermont, in Orleans County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Bayview Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 247 Main Street, Newport VT 05855, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England.
First Reparative Probation Case in the United States Marker (French) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, June 12, 2020
2. First Reparative Probation Case in the United States Marker (French)
Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Newport's Splendid Years / Les Belles Années de Newport (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newport's Fire Fighters / Les Pompiers de Newport (about 500 feet away); Hebard Building Site History / Histoire du site de l'Édifice Hebard (about 600 feet away); The Lane Opera House / Le « Lane Opera House » (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northern Forest Canoe Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early 19th Century Newport / Newport au dèbut du 19e siècle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newport's Hotels and Tourism / Les Hotels de Newport et le Tourisme (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tour Boats on the Lake / Les Bateaux de Randonnée sur le Lac (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Early 20th Century, Newport / Newport au début du 20e siècle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
 
Wide View of First Reparative Probation Case in the United States Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, June 12, 2020
3. Wide View of First Reparative Probation Case in the United States Marker
Orleans County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, June 12, 2020
4. Orleans County Courthouse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2020, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2020, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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