Introducing CM3: A not-for-profit organization aimed at helping youth & families impacted by the justice system by supporting credible messenger initiatives across the nation. Check out our website and follow us for updates, including announcements about our launch event!

"What it ultimately comes down to is LOVE" Clinton Lacey The Credible Messenger Mentoring Movement (CM3)

Credible Messenger’s “are the community representatives who continue to reduce violence, reduce recidivism, provide vital life coaching to justice impacted people, while also changing justice policy & practice.” The Credible Messenger Mentoring Movement (CM3) washingtoninformer.com/where-are-they…

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We just heard from Clinton Lacey, previously the Director of Youth Rehabilitation Services in DC, who talked about successfully transitioning to the use of restorative practices and how it could serve as a model for Cook County.

Addressing serious crime requires investments in prevention and community, not simply more punishment. National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform's David L Muhammad, Brookings Metro's Hanna Love, and The Credible Messenger Mentoring Movement (CM3)'s Clinton Lacey join us to discuss prosecutors' key role in these efforts.