Restorative Justice Programs

 

Victim Assitance, Youth Accountability (VAYA): The purpose of VAYA is two-fold: (1) to encourage youth offenders to become aware of and address the harms caused by their actions against themselves, their community, and their victims; and (2) support victims of youthful criminal behavior.  VAYA, guided by restorative justice values, will work with the youth in addressing these harms through a six day curriculum, structured support, and, when appropriate, a dialogue between themselves and their victims.     

Click here to become a VAYA Volunteer!

Juvenile Detention Center Classes: Up to 40 youth in the Detention Center meet weekly with Mediation Works trainers to discuss communication skills, conflict resolution, and decision making processes.  The interactive curricula includes skits and role plays. As a result of this program, youth often request mediation with an adult member of their family.

Engaging Communities in Restorative Justice: Mediation Works is consistently engaging Jackson County in exploring how restorative justice can inform our responses to harm and crime in our communities.  Since June of 2008 we have been key coordinators and participants in the following:

"Exploring Justice in Jackson County: What can restorative justice offer?": A three day restorative justice conference in Jackson County.

June 2008  

Click here to see the powerpoint slide shows used at the conference.

 

Community Service Placement Network (CSPN): Network of non-profit organizations providing restorative community service supervision and work.

June 2009

 

Exploring Restorative Justice in the Schools: Participant of the Medford City Schools, School Security Council

January 2009 - Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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