St Croix Valley Restorative Justice Program

Providing Restorative Justice Programs, Trainings and Technical Assistance

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Howard Zehr's Three Pillars of Restorative Justice.

Focusing on identifying harms, needs and obligations restorative justice enagages key stakeholders in making things right.  All parties are treated with respect, accountability and healing are utilized to 'make things right'.

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  • Research has shown victims are more satisfied with the restorative justice than the traditional court process.
  • Victims are less likely to feel like they will be revictimized following Restorative Justice programs.
  • Offenders that meet face to face with a victim are less likely to reoffend.
  • Restorative Justice in schools has demonstrated fewer detentions, suspensions and incidents of violence.
  • Restorative schools report and increased sense of community and improve student teacher relationships