Our Mission and Guiding Principles

We believe people are connected to each other.

What happens to one person affects their family, their community, and

how they feel about themselves.

Restorative justice focuses on relationships. It helps repair harm, rebuild trust,

and support people in feeling connected and that they belong.

We look at the whole situation, not just the incident itself.

We take time to understand what led up to what happened, who else was affected,

and what may have contributed.

We work with people to address those factors by connecting them to the supports, resources, and education they may need.

We work to make restorative justice welcoming and accessible to everyone.

We respect culture, lived experience, and different ways of being.

Our facilitators are mindful of trauma and take care not to cause further harm.

Whenever possible, we meet people in their own community to reduce barriers like transportation.

We understand that every person and every situation is different.

We change our approach to meet individual needs and circumstances. We know there is no one-size-fits-all way to do this work.

We take time to understand each person’s situation, including the reasons behind it, and support people in learning and moving forward in ways that work for them.

We understand that harm does not happen in isolation.

Many factors—such as environment, systems, and social conditions—can play a role and may be outside a person’s control.

At the same time, we support people in taking responsibility for their part.

We do this by offering guidance, support, and resources to help them take

meaningful steps forward.

We bring people together to work as equals in a respectful and supportive space.

Conversations can be emotional, but we do not allow disrespect or harm.

Everyone’s voice matters, and no one is more important than anyone else.

The physical and emotional safety of all people involved is always our priority.

We do not focus only on what went wrong in the past.

We support and educate everyone involved to understand the root causes of harm and help prevent it from happening again.

Restorative justice is not about punishment — it is about repair, learning, and moving forward.