Restorative justice involves victims and community in the criminal justice system. Offenders achieve accountability through taking responsibility and making amends.

Community Representatives invited to participate in the YACC program are trained volunteers who have been negatively impacted by the types of behavior for which the offender has been cited.
(Download A Guide for Volunteers).

Victim(s), if any are identified, will be invited to participate.
(Download A Guide for Victims).

Young adult offenders may be given an opportunity to participate in exchange for some portion of their fines and costs if they are 18–24 years old, and if they are cited for a non-traffic crime, and if they have pled or been found guilty of that crime.
(Download A Guide for Defendants).

Support persons for the offender and for the victim, whether invited by them or appointed on their behalf, will also be included to establish a safe environment for all participants.

A facilitator, trained in community conferencing, will lead the group process.

Visit our Resources page for downloadable YACC program brochures.