Those we serve

Respecting the Central Role of Victims If you have been the victim of a crime, you may feel left “out of the loop” when the wheels of justice start turning. The person who offended may not be caught, or if s/he is caught and prosecuted, s/he may...

Building and Supporting Local Communities Community justice centers are rooted in communities, making restorative justice a local concern. CJCs maintain close relationships with local law enforcement and city and town administrators and draw on community...

Creating Restorative Schools Educators turn to community justice centers for training and resources to teach students restorative ways to resolve conflict. CJCs offer training to members of the school community—teachers, administrators, students a...

CJCs: Your Partners in Community Well-Being Law enforcement officers have the opportunity to refer people who commit offenses to their local community justice center for a restorative response. A restorative response includes a way for those who offend...

Providing Legal Professionals with a Humane Alternative to Traditional Criminal Justice Restorative justice programs encourage defendants to be accountable for their offenses by learning about the effects of their actions, making amends to individuals...

Expanding the Meaning of Justice in Vermont Legislators have the daunting task of drafting laws that effectively respond to crime while reducing spending on incarceration and finding the balance between punishment and restoration. Restorative justice...

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