The office and the approved centers shall strive to conduct restorative justice programs in accordance with best practices, including evidence-based programs, and shall adopt policies and procedures to accomplish this goal.
§ 25-2912.02.Best practices; policies and procedures.
Article 29: Dispute Resolution Act and Uniform Mediation Act · Last amended 2019 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceSection 25-2912.02 directs the office and every approved center to run restorative justice programs consistent with best practices, including evidence-based programs, and to adopt the policies and procedures needed to reach that standard.
Full Text of § 25-2912.02
Source
Laws 2019, LB595, § 12.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-2912.02 is a short directive rather than a detailed rulebook. It tells the office and approved centers to conduct restorative justice programs consistent with best practices, expressly including evidence-based programs, and to adopt whatever policies and procedures get them there.
The section leaves the specifics to the office and the centers themselves, but it ties the whole restorative justice effort to a standard beyond good intentions: programs should reflect what the evidence shows works, not custom or convenience alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What standard must restorative justice programs meet under § 25-2912.02?
Best practices, expressly including evidence-based programs.
Who is responsible for meeting that standard?
The office and the approved centers.
Does the statute list specific best practices?
No. It leaves the specifics to the policies and procedures the office and centers adopt.
How does this section relate to the director’s duties in § 25-2908?
The director develops uniform systems for evaluating restorative justice programs and quality assurance, which support the best-practices standard this section sets.
Is adopting written policies required, or optional?
Required. The statute states the office and approved centers “shall adopt” policies and procedures to accomplish this goal.
Source & verification. Section text and the amendment-history citation are
reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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