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Restorative Justice Program

APADRC Restorative Justice’s Vision Statement

APADRC’s Restorative Justice program provides opportunities for collaborative, group dialogue with the goal of both healing and empowering diverse communities through the development of relevant, peaceful solutions and positive, ongoing relationships.

Restorative Justice (RJ) is a process in which all of the people affected by a crime or other conflict-related situation are invited to listen to each other fully, to express themselves openly and to work together to create a Restoration Agreement for moving forward.

  • RJ sessions are carried out in a safe, serious and structured environment with the active participation of Police Officers and Community Members.
  • RJ facilitators are fully trained and possess appropriate linguistic and cultural knowledge.
  • The emphasis is placed on accountability. Openness and honest self-evaluation are encouraged, while consistent and impartial moral support is provided.
  • A large referral network is in constant development. Contacts and resources are maintained throughout the San Gabriel Valley and the entire LA area.
  • A reliable presence in the community is maintained and facilitators are available for contact throughout the work week.
  • RJ is based on a simple, pre-developed and consultable written script with facilitator’s role limited to maintaining the focus and guiding the discussion through open-ended questions.
  • School related issues  (bullying, gangs)
  • Community nuisance (disturbing, noise)
  • Property crimes (vandalism, theft)
  • Violent crimes (assault, threats, abuse)
  • Family issues (abuse, negligence)
  • The police/court representatives
  • The harmed and harming individuals
  • Their families
  • Interested professionals and community members

Interested in Restorative Justice? Contact us!

Ana Orozco
Programs Coordinator

Telephone: 213. 250. 8190
Fax: 213. 250. 8195
E-mail: contact@apadrc.org

Hours: Mon. – Fri.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1145 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90017

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