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Restorative Resources is a recipient of the 2009 North Bay Peace Builder's Award.
May 2010:
Official Launch:
"Although the conference was very difficult, I think it was very effective and meaningful. It brought everybody together in one place and let us see and experience each others’ humanity."--A Crime Victim
"One of the things that made this conference so powerful for my son was that he had to face his victims’ anger and hurt. That had a lot of impact on him."--A Parent
"The most meaningful part was the contact with the victim, because I found out what harm I had caused the family."--A Young Offender
Our Mission
Repair Harm, Reduce Risk, and Build Community.
We provide restorative justice, supporting victims of crime in meeting their needs for information, empowerment and healing; and holding offenders accountable for repairing the harms they have done to relationships and the community. We extend the principles of restorative justice into schools and the community, building networks of relationships characterized by shared values, accountability, and support.
Our Programs
Restorative Justice is a process to involve, to the extent possible, those who have a stake in a specific offense and to collectively identify and address harms, needs and obligations, in order to heal and put things as right as possible. Brochure: Restorative Conferences
Restorative Schools use restorative methods to support the social and emotional learning needs of students, resulting in positive classroom communities in which disruption is minimized and quality instructional time is maximized.Outcomes and impacts
Restorative communities are characterized by inclusive networks of right relationships that support healthy development of individuals, families, and institutions, and that enable resilient responses to conflict and crisis.Director of Program Development Amos Clifford on Restorative Justice--KRCB radio
What Participants Say
"The conference was a safe place to come together and communicate. We saw the offender begin to understand the impact his actions. It was much more meaningful than any punitive measures." --Victim
"This process helped me understand that I wasn’t alone in trying to deal with a mistake my son had made." --Parent
"The plan the young offender had to follow was far more thorough than any probation or jail time he would have received. Nice work!" -- Law Enforcement
Your Support is more important now than ever!
Ways to Give:
Restorative Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Sonoma County and Northern California. Donations are tax deductible.