A trauma informed response and philosophy of work that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by wrongdoing or crime
Promotes healing, accountability, and amend
Focuses on interpersonal relationships, human need, problem-solving, and strengthening the community
Encourages active participation of those who have a stake in a specific offense such as victims, community members, concerned parties, and offenders
Mend relationships and repair the harm caused to stakeholders
Changes focus from blame to change; from punitive to collaboration; from fault to restoration
Differences between Restorative Justice & Restorative Practice
Restorative Justice
Restorative Practice
Referral through County Attorney’s Office
Referral from school
Reactive
Proactive
Addresses harm after crime occurs
Precedes Harms and Conflict by building relationships and connections
Both formal and informal process can be used
Both formal and informal process can be used
Benefits of Participation in Our Program
Youth offenders are given a chance to learn from their wrongdoing and make amends without developing a criminal record.
Victims of crime or wrongdoing are given an opportunity to interact with the offender and share their thoughts and feelings about what has happened and they are given an opportunity to heal from their experience.
Community members are given a voice in how offenders should be held accountable.
Interpersonal and community relationships are mended and enhanced and our community is strengthened.