We aim to advance the use of  Restorative Justice practices in  the St. Louis area.   

 

SLACRJ Members sitting in circle at a Circle Retreat February 4, 2020

 
 

“Restorative justice is based upon an old, commonsense understanding of wrongdoing.”

— Howard Zehr, The Little Book of Restorative Justice

 

We are guided  by the restorative principles that,

  • Wrongdoings are a violation of people and of interpersonal relationships

  • Violations create obligations

  • The central obligation is to put right the wrongs.

 
“Our mission is to promote restorative justice principles through public and professional education, networking and development of programs that address the needs of crime victims, accountability of offenders and community safety. We do this by providing networking opportunities for all professionals and community organizations working with victims, offenders and the community, and by promoting awareness of public, private and community organizations as well as resources in the area of restorative justice.
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