Community Group Conferences
A face-to-face, facilitated process that focuses on repairing the harm that has been done to victims and the community, as well as helping the offender make better future choices. Victims have a voice concerning their needs and the impact the crime has had on them. The community feels empowerment over their own disputes. The offender has an opportunity to feel the impact of his/her behavior and become truly accountable for making it right. Together, the victim, the community and the offender create a plan that is restorative in nature, achievable, relevant and fair and results in a contract that is monitored through completion.

Address crime & conflict, as well as school rule violations
Focus on repairing the harm done to victims & community
Help offenders make better future choices

Restorative Circles
A restorative model that can be used to address crimes, wrongdoing, and the resolution of conflict. The Restorative Circle is similar to the Community Group Conference (CGC) except that the victim and offender roles may not be as specific as with the CGC. The RC may or may not result in a contract.

Victim & Offender roles are not so clearly defined
All people present are given the opportunity to take responsibility for the harm

Used for:
"Victimless Crimes," such as alcohol & drug violations
Crimes involving mutual responsibility, such as fights & harassment

Peacemaking Circles
Addresses ongoing conflicts. There may be no specific crime, but there is usually a history of hostility

Used for:
Resolution between rival gangs
Conflict within or between groups such as: employees, students, work groups, faith communities, etc.