Coalitions cover any collaborative group that serves multiple RJ programs or agencies in a given geographical area (states, state, counties, county). By definition, coalitions do not provide direct restorative services to people, as they operate at a higher, wider networking level.
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Restorative Justice Initiative
ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 150-014
Brooklyn
New York 11215
CONTACT:
Mika Dashman
info@restorativejustice.nyc
914-719-7025
ON THE WEB: http://www.restorativejustice.nyc/
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA SERVED: New York Metro Area
FOCUS AREA(S):
Criminal Justice - Youth, Criminal Justice - Adult, Youth - Prevention Programming, Schools K-12, Prison and Re-entry, Community Justice / Community Building
OTHER FOCUS AREA:
FOUNDED: 2015
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF COALITION:
Building a network of support for programs and policies based on restorative principles and practices; providing opportunities for practitioners and would-be practitioners to build community; sharing information and resources; public outreach and education, local policy advocacy.
MEETING INFORMATION:
Monthly drop-in Circles and Circles for school-based restorative practitioners (see Events calendar on website for details).
PURPOSE / MISSION STATEMENT:
Restorative Justice Initiative is a citywide, multi-sector organizing and advocacy project seeking to increase the visibility of, and access to, restorative justice processes for all New Yorkers.