Smart Justice - A Service of Restore Hope

Child Welfare

Naomi Camyn, Transitional Youth Services Coordinator with DCFS; Lauren Ruff, Attorney Ad Litem with the Administrative Office of the Courts; Jenson Long, Director of Development for GetREAL; Hebron Franklin, Barber and Foster Youth Mentor and Advocate

How to Hold On: Connection Teaches Kids Independence

For the Community, By the Community: The Power of Collective Impact

What to Expect at the Restore Hope 2026 Conference

Jared Brown of For Others speaks at the annual conference of Arkansas DCFS Supervisors

A Call To Be Change Makers

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Reunification for Dominique and Her Five Kids

Family Stability

Sue Wilson, the director of WeLIFT in Indianola, was tirelessly helping the residents of her communities in Warren County when she learned that even the helpers need help.

Family Stability

Serving Others Without Losing Yourself

Tiffany Beaudry leads a panel discussion with Pope & Yell County community leaders

Family Stability

The Foundation Schools Can't Build Alone

Reese Brewer – Director, Frontier Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO)
Jennifer Hallum – Chief Executive Officer, Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
Deysi Mendez – Human Resources Manager, Simmons Foods
Dr. Debbie Faubus – Director, Crawford County Adult Education Center

Family Stability

Taking Action to Solve a Transportation Crisis

Rachel Barkley, executive director of the Alliance for Opportunity, speaks at the State Policy Network's annual meeting.

Family Stability

A Real Plan for Human Flourishing. Hint: It's Not Just Comfort.

Prevention & Diversion

Jessica, Smart Justice Services Participant

Prevention & Diversion

A Second Chance: Jessica's Journey

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Prevention & Diversion

A Second Chance for Jason: A Reentry Story

Pope County District Court Judge Deidre Luker

Prevention & Diversion

Back on the Road, Legally: Breaking a Cycle of Suspensions

Nikki and Kaitlyn

Prevention & Diversion

From Courtroom to College: Kaitlyn's Journey

YouTube Shorts

His Greatest Regret Became His Greatest Purpose

His Greatest Regret Became His Greatest Purpose

Why the Restore Hope Model Is Different

Why the Restore Hope Model Is Different

Reunification: Kids Want To Be With Their Parents

Reunification: Kids Want To Be With Their Parents

Every Family Is Different

Every Family Is Different

Podcast

The Commitment: Pulaski County Funds Group Violence Intervention

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

The Commitment: Pulaski County Funds Group Violence Intervention

More Graduations, Less Funerals: Leaders Unite to Reduce Violence

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

More Graduations, Less Funerals: Leaders Unite to Reduce Violence

Stories of Heartbreak and Hope in the Fight Against Violence

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

Stories of Heartbreak and Hope in the Fight Against Violence

The Impact of Violence on Children and Families

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

The Impact of Violence on Children and Families

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