It's when we start working together that the
real healing takes place
David Hume
It's when we start working together that the
Restorative Justice at a glance
What is Restorative Justice?
Restorative Justice (RJ) is a healthy alternative to the common punitive methods often seen in systems when responding to crime and other harmful behavior. RJ philosophy and practices are centered on peacekeeping, relationship building/strengthening, and restoring harm, and is done so with a balanced approach. This balanced approach ensures that all stakeholders - victims (persons harmed), offenders (persons who caused harm) and community (persons impacted by harm) – are offered the opportunity to actively participate in the conflict resolution and harm repair process.
Even though RJ has been emerging in Western culture for over 20 years, its philosophy and practices have been used by indigenous cultures for centuries. Time and time again, it has been proven that punishing a person for an unlawful act does not restore the harm caused by that act. Instead, the needs of victims are likely to go unmet and the causes of the offenders' behaviors are often not addressed. With effective implementation of restorative justice principles and practices, the causes of these unlawful acts are then dissected and used to guide the healing and transformation process. This carefully orchestrated process decreases the chances of such harmful behaviors repeating itself, and if by chance they do, it improves the way we respond to them.
Restorative justice services
Organizations, Agencies & Communities
Humanity Investment Group offers RJ-related services for a variety of entities, such as: schools/school districts, non-profit organizations, juvenile and adult detention centers, government agencies and more. These adaptable services include, but are not limited to:
- Program Design Support
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Case Impact Reflections and Consult (for diversion program case referrals)
- Grant Writing Support (for new programming)
Individuals & Families
Navigating life's journey and managing family challenges can be difficult at times. Here at HIG, we pride ourselves in providing customized services with a trauma-informed and judgement-free approach. We offer several services for individuals and families, tailored to meet their specific needs. Here is a snapshot, just to name a few:
- Restorative Dialogue & Mediation
- Family Conflict Management
- Family Healing Circles
- Re-entry Circles (Juveniles and Adults)
Become a certified restorative circle facilitator
Restorative circle facilitaor (circle keeper) training
Join the flourishing number of community and system change agents who have become trained and certified in the evidence-based practice of restorative circle facilitation. This blend of valuable knowledge and skill has become an essential tool used to address harm caused in a multitude of situations. Whether it is an unlawful act, a dispute between loved ones or an instance of social injustice, trained RJ Circle Facilitators (also referred to as Circle Keepers) are equipped to guide the process to healing and restoration.
Interested in becoming trained and certified? You have come to the right place! With 20 years of RJ circle facilitation training experience under her belt, our in-house Master Trainer, Hasaani Hylton, has set the tone for providing a training experience that is informative, interactive and tailored to suit your area(s) of need. Implementation strategy and ongoing technical assistance packages are also available.
It's when we start working together that the real healing takes place
David Hume
What's new at humanity investment group?
Restorative Parenting!!
For years, it has been proven that restorative values, principles and practices have been instrumental in supporting justice systems, schools and communities to become healthier spaces for people to live and thrive. It is long overdue to place a more concentrated focus on using that same restorative foundation to improve dynamics within the home environment. Humanity Investment Group is dedicated to support the Restorative Parenting movement with a variety of services and tools for organizations, agencies, and their respective parent communities at-large.
Restorative Parenting services snapshot
HIG is excited to announce the following Restorative Parenting services:
- Trainings/Workshops
- Program Design Support
- Program Evaluation & Technical Assistance
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