Jamie and Alex
Case Study 1: Jamie and Alex The following is an account of two teenage boys involved in the same crime. After reading the cases, discuss them by answering the questions. A local community hall has been vandalized: windows broken, offensive and racist graffiti painted on the outside walls, fire damage to a door. After an investigation, police arrest Jamie, a 17 year old who lives in the neighborhood, and his friend Alex, also 17. Jamie's Case Jamie has no prior criminal record, and no record of any other offenses. He is referred by police to the local Youth Justice Committee. The committee is made up of trained volunteers from the community. They look over Jamie's case and decide that he would be a good candidate for a restorative justice process. The Committee arranges for Jamie to meet with some members of the community, including active community league members. Jamie reluctantly agrees to the meeting. At the meeting, which is held at the community hall, a...