The Restorative Justice Program receives referrals from campus partners and incident reports that are submitted. They are reviewed for suitability and what restorative application is appropriate.

If deemed appropriate, a facilitator would reach out to appropriate parties. If parties opt in to participating, a facilitator meets with each person separately to understand each parties perspective. During this initial intake, participants learn more about the process, address any questions, and provide information to the facilitator.

Afterward, the facilitator(s) will hold a restorative conference and the following dialogue will take place:

  • Each person has the opportunity to tell their story from their perspective by describing the event and its impact it has on them.

  • Participants identify the harm that occurred.

  • The group determines possible ways to repair the harm and make amends The participants make agreements upon the specific actions that will makes things as right as possible.