Restorative Justice Circle Program - Southwest Health and Human Services

Circle brings people together and provides a process for organizing effective group communication, relationship building, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Restorative practices help create a community that honors the importance of relationships amongst all members in the community and repair relationships when harm has been caused.

• Circle of Hope

Circle of support for those working towards finding and maintaining ongoing recovery from substance abuse.

• Family & Community Circle

Creates support networks for youth transitioning home from placement and works with youth and families with a variety of familial matters that may be leading to placement or family conflict.

• Juvenile Circle Sentencing

An alternative response to a crime that promotes healing and safety for everyone. Included in the Circle process are those harmed by crime/negative behavior, those who commit crime, and the community.

• Other Circles

As needed (i.e. schools, parenting, foster parent, etc.)

04/13/2026