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At an event Thursday sponsored by the Downtown Seattle Association, Davison and King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Marc Dones discussed the importance of nonpunitive responses to crime and homelessness.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2022

“It’s a nonpunitive program,” said Magistrate David Segura, who provides judicial guidance for the program that began in October.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2020

The system I work in is woefully imperfect, but it endeavors to be nonpunitive, to make children’s needs paramount, and to consider the fundamental rights of parents.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2018

In modern-day contexts, it’s most often used in communities, schools and workplaces as a nonpunitive alternative to traditional proceedings involving accusations, arguments and punishment.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2018

The other decree, which is nonpunitive, is that you shall undergo a Trial by Ordeal.

From The Status Civilization by Sheckley, Robert