C4RJ

   Contact:    Jennifer Larson Sawin
                    Executive Director
   Address:    219 Walden Street
                    P.O. Box 65
                    Concord, MA 01742
   Phone:       978-318-3447
   Hours:       M - F    9AM to 5PM

OUR MISSION

The purpose of the Communities for Restorative Justice is to provide and promote a complement to the judicial system through which:

• Victims of a crime are given an opportunity to confront the person(s) who have harmed them, have their       questions addressed, and share their ideas on ways that harm can be repaired

• The program seeks to help offenders understand the impact of their actions. Offenders are held      accountable, and are encouraged and provided direction for making amends to those they have harmed.

• The community supports both victims and offenders for the benefit of all and to reduce the likelihood that   offenders will repeat their behavior.

"The Circle process afforded me the opportunity to talk with the three young people who briefly went astray and to keep it at a level of civility. It was a good experience."

Victim

A message from the Concord and Carlisle, Massachusetts, police chiefs:

Our departments are pleased to be involved in the Communities for Resorative Justice program,an effective means for addressing incidents that cause offense or harm to an individual or to our communities.The program allows for us to \support victims and to give offenders, often young people, the ability to see the consequences of their actions, to make amends, and to see a better path for themselves.We urge you to support this initiative by participating in the Circle process and through your financial support.

Leonard J. Wetherbee, Chief of Police, Concord, MA

John Sullivan, Chief of Police, Carlisle, MA