Court Referrals: By experiencing the restorative process, youths gain a better understanding on how their actions have harmed the victim, themselves, and the community. Victims are given an opportunity to ask questions that have not been answered, tell their story, relate the impact of the harm (crime), and have a voice in deciding what actions the youth can take to repair the harm. Youth participants have the opportunity to learn accountability, practice empathy, and to restore relationships with their community.   

To learn more about this  process, read our brochure on Family Group Conferencing.