Nelson Police Department Restorative Justice Program (NPDRJP)

Serves the City of Nelson.

Restorative justice (RJ) Program is designed to assist youth and adults alike to achieve responsible solutions to the problems created by crime and other types of harmful behaviors.

Trained volunteers are involved in facilitating constructive, meaningful dialogue between community members through education, role-modeling and consensus building.

Focuses on the needs and concerns of victims and on repairing harm caused by conflict and crime.

Involves the participation of those who have been harmed, those who have caused harm, and other affected parties in finding solutions that seek to repair harm and promote harmony.