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about

what is
restorative
justice?

Process in which offenders understand and acknowledge the wrongfulness of their actions, the impact of crime on their victim and the community, and take responsibility for repairing the harm.

PayBack, a vital St Louis resource since 1983

PayBack works in partnership with Metropolitan St. Louis Area Family Courts to help children, their families, and our community break the cycle of juvenile delinquency. Our goal is to fund and administer restorative justice programs for youth offenders and victims by raising restitution funds, locating job sites, and restoring the youth's sense of self through personal accountability, community service, and job skills.

OUR HISTORY

Board of directors

Emeritus Member

President: 

Charles Jaco

Board:

Jace Cook

David Franklin

Melissa Jaco

Jennifer Phillips

George Sells

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Joe Scalise

D.D. Danforth-Burlin

Mark Levison

Ron Longly

Lois Marshall (deceased)

Ellen A. Wallace

Executive Director

Krista Knight-Paisley

"Just the feelings you
get when helping others feelS good. I learned responsibilities."

- Youth Participant
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