BALANCED AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM | NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

1197 Main Street, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Eligibility

Youth Age 10 and Older; Referral from law enforcement or State's Attorney Office

8556635224

Voice - Information & Services

8556635244

Voice - Information & Services

https://nekcavt.org/msm_mega_menu/balanced-and-restorative-justice/

Service area

Essex county, Vermont
Orleans county, Vermont

Description

Provides a voluntary and confidential opportunity for dialogue, understanding, accountability, and amend-making with direct participation of the people who have been affected and other community members. Offers low-level offenders an alternative to the formal court process and gives them a second chance to make amends.

Last Assured

01/16/2026

What's Here

Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services Diversion Programs Criminal Justice/Legal Services Volunteer Opportunities Juvenile Offenders

Providing organization

NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Newport Community and Social Justice Center, a department of NEKCA, is a non-profit restorative justice program that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict for Orleans and Northern Essex Counties. 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.