Restorative Practices
Restorative Practices, including Restorative Justice values based processes help people of all walks of life come together in a good way and support healing when bad things happen. These practices can be used at home, at work, in the courts and any institution to address harm, make strategic plans and build community in the most diverse settings.
“Restorative justice in the Westernized sense often indicates the implementation of tools used to resolve conflict, but indigenous peacemaking is inseparable from the restorative healing practices that are lived every day in connection with oneself, one’s community, and nature according to tribal traditions and lifeways. “
-Courtney Marsh
“Honoring the Global Indigenous Roots of Restorative Justice”
When harm has been done and things need to be made right.
Building and increasing the durability of relationships.
Strategic planning with an emphasis on accountability.
Restorative Practices are not limited to Circle Process but they are known for their adherence to human friendly values, the most important of which is VOLUNTARINESS. No one can be forced to participate in a Restorative Process. Speaking in a Circle is optional. Guidelines and levels of CONFIDENTIALITY are decided by the participants.