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.
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