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
Facilitated by Clay County Victim / Witness Program staff