Restorative Justice
In Restorative Justice violations of law or community norms are seen as harm done to the victim, community, and the offender. The offender has an obligation to restore the victim and the community to well-being and balance. Restorative Justice uses a process that helps the offender make amends and repair harm by including the offender, victims and community members as participants.
Youth Diversion Programs
Teen Justice Panels
We use trained volunteers to facilitate processes that divert youth from the Juvenile Justice system by offering a problem-solving, restorative solution that includes accountability, community engagement, and building life skills.
Siletz Peacemaking Circles
These Restorative Justice circle processes divert youth from the juvenile justice system and are similar to Teen Justice Panels but are culturally appropriate and facilitated by Siletz community members.
Restorative Practices in School
We use the core principles of Restorative Justice to provide training and facilitation of processes in school. They address such issues as truancy, suspension/expulsion, bullying, drug abuse, and disruptive behavior.
Some of these Restorative Practices include:
Community Building Circles Accountability Circles Peer Mediation Developing a Peaceful Classroom Culture Communication Skills
