It is an honor and privilege for me to preside over the Restorative Justice Community Court located in Avondale. Our court is designed for participants between the ages of 18 and 26 who are charged with a misdemeanor or non-violent felony. Typically, it is a first felony charge for many of our participants.Science has shown that young adults still have adolescent tendencies, including preferring short-term rewards and responding to peer pressure and approval. This often leads to poor decision-making resulting in the …