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Restorative-justice director reports growing referrals, school and jail programs

Cheshire County Commission · March 12, 2026
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Patrick Heen told commissioners the county’s restorative-justice program received five prosecutor referrals since Jan. 1, has run restorative learning dialogues for incarcerated men and women, and is piloting school and parenting programs; one former participant is now a co‑facilitator.

Patrick Heen, Cheshire County’s director of restorative justice, presented a semiannual report on March 26 outlining referrals, program growth and community partnerships.

Heen said the program received five prosecutor referrals since Jan. 1; two victims accepted restorative options and those matters remain in pretrial status. He reported ongoing restorative learning dialogues inside the House of…

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