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.

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Restorative practices:

• Hold offenders accountable by 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

Restorative Justice is the law in Vermont.

Restorative Justice is building better communities.

For more information contact David Peebles (David.Peebles@state.vt.us).