Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice (RJ) is rooted in the belief that real accountability and healing come from doing things with people, not to them or for them. Instead of imposing solutions, restorative practices invite everyone involved to share their perspectives, identify needs, and work together to repair harm and strengthen relationships.
“Human beings are happier, more cooperative, and productive, and more likely to make positive changes in their behavior when those in positions of authority do things with them, rather than to them or for them.”
Our Restorative Justice Offerings
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Our Restorative Justice Conferencing program offers youth referred by Yolo County Probation and Woodland Police Department an alternative to the traditional justice system. Through a facilitated dialogue, young people have the chance to take accountability for their actions and engage in a conversation with those directly or indirectly impacted by the incident. Together, they work toward understanding the harm caused and finding meaningful ways to make things right.
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Our Youth and Family Case Management program walks alongside young people and their families in Woodland with personalized support. We help with school, work, and navigating complex systems, while also building communication and conflict resolution skills. Together, we focus on strengthening resilience, fostering growth, and creating pathways toward long-term success
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If you’ve experienced harm, or if there’s a conflict you’d like to address, we provide safe, facilitated circles and conferences where everyone has a voice. this can take the form of a facilitated circle, conference or victim/offender dialogue. These processes are designed to support honest conversation, accountability, and repair, with the goal of repairing harm and rebuilding trust.
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We offer training in restorative practices for individuals, schools, and organizations interested in building stronger, more connected communities. Our workshops range from introductory sessions on the foundations of restorative justice, to skill-based trainings in circles and conferences, to advanced facilitator training. Whether you’re new to restorative practices or looking to deepen your skills, our trainings provide practical tools, guided practice, and a supportive environment to learn how to repair harm, strengthen relationships, and foster accountability. Visit our Workshops & Training page to learn more.
“Restorative justice is an approach to achieving justice that involves, to the extent possible, those who have a stake in a specific offense or harm to collectively identify and address harms, needs and obligations in order to heal and put things as right as possible.”
Interested in opening a Restorative Justice Case or learning more?
