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1249 Main Street, Suite 103
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
tel: (802) 748-2977
fax: (802) 748-3146
Restorative Justice is a philosophy for dealing
with disputes, conflict and crime that differs from traditional
methods.
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WHAT IS
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE?
Restorative Justice brings crime victims, offenders
and the community together to reach agreements that address
the harm caused to the victim and the damage done to the community.
It addresses the need for the offender to understand the human
consequences of his or her actions. The goals are for the offender
to take responsibility for their actions, to repair the harm
done to the victim and the community, and to explore ways to
avoid similar offenses.
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