The Clay County Restorative Justice Program offers four Restorative Justice Models:
Victim/Offender Conference
- Conducted by a trained Restorative Justice Program Facilitator
- Victim is interested in participating in the process
- Circle process occurs between the victim and youth who committed the offense
- An agreement is reached to restore relationships, repair harm and prevent further criminal behavior
Community Conference
- Conducted by a trained Restorative Justice Program Facilitator
- Victim is unable to participate, or no direct victim is identified
- Circle process occurs with the youth who committed the offense and community volunteers
- An agreement is reached to restore relationships, repair harm and prevent further criminal behavior
Youth Conference
- A collaboration with Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND)
- Facilitated by LSSND staff
- Circle process involving the youth and trained volunteers who are under 18 years old
- Volunteers, along with LSSND staff, work with the youth to discuss the incident, explore the impact and create a plan to move forward while holding the youth accountable
Victim Impact Course
