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.)