CIRCLES OF SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | BURLINGTON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

200 Church Street, Suite 101, Burlington, VT 05401

Eligibility

Individuals who are deemed high risk or high need by DOC and still have a year left on their sentence at time of release; Referral Required; Voluntary Participation

Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Circle Hours Vary

(802) 865-7142

Voice

(802) 865-7155

Voice

https://www.burlingtoncjc.org/community-re-entry-cosa

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone; Appointment Required

Service area

Burlington, Vermont

Description

Supports the successful re-entry into the community of people released from incarceration through Circles of Support and Accountability (COSAs). COSAs are made up of citizen volunteers who work with participants to help them learn to manage the challenges of everyday life, be accountable for their actions and become responsible community members. Volunteer coordinators may help establish links to employment, housing, transportation, and benefit programs.

Last Assured

11/06/2025

What's Here

Ex-Offender Reentry Programs Criminal Justice/Legal Services Volunteer Opportunities

Providing organization

BURLINGTON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

Burlington Community Justice Center, a member of the Community Justice Network of Vermont, is a non-profit restorative justice organization that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict for the city of Burlington. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through Reparative Panels, Court Diversion, Conflict Assistance, Community Dialogue, Education and Crime Prevention, as well as Victim Support Services.