In recognizing that crime causes injury to people and communities, restorative practices seek to repair those injuries by encouraging and supporting parties with a stake in a particular offense to participate in its resolution. Vermont is a nationally recognized leader in the development of community-based restorative justice and services to victims.

Circles of Support & Accountability

• CIRCLES OF SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY - Summary
• CIRCLES OF SUPPORT & ACCOUNTABILITY - Final Report
• Office of Justice Programs bulletin on High-Risk Sex offenders & Reentry

Reparative Program in the News:

Vermont Editon - "Addressing Recidivism with Community"

Volunteer Boards Face Challenge

Study:Novel Sentencing Program Really Works

Restorative Practices:

• Hold offenders accountable for trying to identify the harm done and determining what must be done to address that harm
• Increase communication, improve problem solving and promote new ways to deal with conflict
• Advance neighborliness and contribute to building a strong sense of community

Case Studies

• Texting While Driving Conference Case Study

Restorative Justice is the law in Vermont.

Restorative Justice is building better communities.

For more information contact Derek Miodownik(Derek.Miodownik@vermont.gov).