Restorative Justice Partners Inc

VIP: Juveniles served: 12 Adults served: 54 Other interesting stats: Students reported increased confidence in their ability to define Restorative Justice (by 27%) from the start of the program. Programming is expanding across the county, now serving people housed in four residential facilities and serving 4 volunteer speakers. Participants added: "This class was so great. I learned so many things in how to communicate with my family and with other people." "I appreciate the speaker coming to tell her story." "To reassure justice to victims. That being a victim does not mean its your fault. Learning to not feel guilt or blame, and how it can take time to heal."

VORP: 83 youthful individuals were referred for Victim Offender Reconciliation Services. Additionally, 13 adult community members were trained to become VORP mediators Participants added: "I personally believe how i feel after completing this program is genuinely happy because this program taught me alot not just about how i feel but on how i make others feel and id like to take accountability on that because now i know to ignore and to move on and on how to use my coping mechanisms like going on walks to get steps in, spending time with teammates and working out." "I also understand how crime causes negative ripple effects by spreading harm to victims and communities. Instead, I want to create positive ripple effects by being responsible, working hard, and setting a better example. I am committed to making positive changes in my life and future." "What I learned from the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program is to take responsibility for my actions. My actions can impact the victim in this situation by harming them permanently or severely."