• 973-642-0181
  • info@uccnewark.org
  • 332 S 8th Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Restorative Transformative Justice (RTJ)

Through our Restorative Transformative Justice program, our vision is to create a safe space where all are welcomed but most importantly, where all will have the ability to experience healing, restoration and transformation.

Restorative Transformative Justice

The UCC RTJ program will highlight the 5 R's: Relationship Respect Responsibility Repair Reintegration

Services and Support Provided

Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery, Education, Employment, Housing, Financial Literacy, Social and Life Skills, Prevention Mentoring, Community Conferences, Healing Circles and Peace Circles

RTJ Vision

To create a safe space where all are welcome and all will have the ability to experience healing, restoration and transformation.

 
Our Goal

Increase participation in education, vocational programming, and employment

 

Increase participation in mental health and well-being programming

 

Decrease incidents of harmful and unlawful behavior

 

Establish working relationships with local law enforcement agencies courts, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to support the diversion of youth away from arrest and prosecution and towards participation and restorative justice services.

 

Improve the socio-emotional and behavioral response of youth within the community

 

Increase participation rates in restorative and transformative programs

Referrals

In response to truancy, disciplinary incidents, including violence, or as a prevention strategy in the form of role-plays

As a warning or diversion from court, especially with first-time offenders.

As a diversion, an alternative sentencing process, or a healing event for victims and offenders after the court process is concluded.

To respond to various probation violations.

How To Get In Touch

For more information, contact

rtj@uccnewark.org | 973-642-0181

Youth Education and Employment Services
41 Wright Street, Newark, NJ 07114

 
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