St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice

e-Newsletter

May2013
In This Issue
Suicide Prevention
Community Mentoring
Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Opportunities

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Suicide Prevention Forum

 

May 21st 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Located at the River Falls Public Library.

 

Soup & Share

  

 May 16th 6-8:00 p.m.

Join us at the River Falls United Methodist Church for a warm meal. Learn more about support and programs available for survivors of sudden death. For more information, click here.

  

Circle Keeper Training

 

June 6 & 7 - Participants will learn about the role of the Keeper and applications of the Circle, including classroom Circles. Please see our brochure for details.

  

Trainings are free to SCVRJP volunteers.

  

Register Now!

Call 715-425-1100 or email scvrjp@gmail.com.

 

Volunteer Circles

Volunteer In-Service

 

May 22nd - Get in touch with other SCVRJP volunteers or experience the Circle process for yourself! Join us for Circle at 6-8 p.m.

 

Public welcome!

 

RSVP to

scvrjpevents@gmail.com

or 715-425-1100

 

 

 

Save the Date

 

Fourth Annual

Walk for Awareness

August 3rd, 2013  

  Tulips

 

All Vehicle Car Show

September 21st

SCVRJP will need
50 volunteers to support us for a fundraising car show. Groups and individuals are welcome.

If you are interested or would like more details,
please contact Liana.

 

 

 

 

  

Suggest a Restorative Justice presentation at your social club or service organization.

 

  SCVRJP Logo

  

Please share our newsletter with anyone that might be interested in our mission - to build & sustain a culture of peace & belonging utilizing Restorative Justice principles & programs in our community.

 

 

 

 

Connect with us!

 

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Suicide Prevention Training
        
Free community QPR gatekeeper training will be offered on Tuesday, May 21st, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the River Falls Public Library. QPR stands for Question Persuade Refer.
  
Sponsored by River Falls School District Student Services Department, Suicide Prevention Task Force of St. Croix County and SCVRJP.
  
Ask a question, save a life.
Being a Community Mentor

Representing our community and SCVRJP

 

At times you might be wondering, why so many volunteers!  Volunteers represent the community in Restorative Justice sessions, which bring victims, offenders and the community together to repair harm. Every volunteer is important.

  • Each person is an interaction that can help reintegrate people back to good standing in the community.
  • Volunteers show that the community cares.  Speakers share not only with a room full of people who have to be there but with those that want to be there.
  • Registration for a Victim Impact Panel might be done by just three or four individuals, but having more volunteers shows that the community cares about SCVRJP.
  • A "change of behavior by a change of heart", the more hearts the more change!

 

THANKS FOR HELPING!
Volunteer Spotlight 
   Volunteer Spotlight - Josh H.
Josh Holm is completing his internship and graduating from WITC this month. He has the following to share:

"Restorative Justice is an environment that helps one change their perspective on life. It helps promote hope and inspire change. I believe that everyone can benefit in some way from the principles and philosophy of Restorative Justice. I have been volunteering since August 2012, and I can honestly say I have become a stronger, more well-rounded individual because of my experience at Restorative Justice.
"One particular experience took place in a circle I volunteered in. I was hesitant to open up because I knew some of the individuals in the circle, but I knew that the circle was about everyone and not just me, so I chose to open up and share. After doing so, those that I knew in the circle developed a greater respect for me as an individual and I was able to build a stronger relationship with them as well. This is an example of how a circle impacted me, but also how applying principles of circle in my personal life can benefit myself as well as those around me. I am truly honored to be apart of Restorative Justice and grateful to share my story!"

Thank you, Josh, for your time and dedication!
New Community Clean-Up Dates
 
Now that the snow has finally subsided, get outside and get involved with our community clean-up! August dates have been added. Open to groups and individuals looking to improve our environment.
 
 
             Adult volunteers willing to supervise are needed.
 
Clean-Up Dates:

Saturday          May 18: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday         June 6: 6 - 8 p.m.

Saturday          June 29: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday         July 18: 6 - 8 p.m.

Friday              August 2: 6 - 8 p.m.

Thursday         August 15: 6 - 8 p.m.

Thursday         August 29: 6 - 8 p.m.

 
Call 715-425-1100 to sign-up.
Volunteers

Support SCVRJP this summer by getting connected with your community! To schedule, please contact Liana at scvrjpevents@gmail.com or by calling the office at 715-425-1100. If you are interested in becoming a new volunteer, check out our resources online at www.scvrjp.org.

Interested in Keeping? Ask about co-keeping opportunities or schedule today for our June Circle Keeper Training!

 

Upcoming Volunteer Needs 

 

June 4th Victim Impact Panel - Hastings:

  2 Speakers

 

June 4th Victim Empathy Seminar:

  1 Keeper, 3 Community Mentors

 

June 11th Underage Consumption Panel:

  1 Keeper, 1 Speaker, 1 Community Mentor

 

June 13th Controlled Substance Intervention:

  1 Keeper, 1 Speaker, 2 Community Mentors

 

June 19th Victim Impact Panel - Hudson:

  3 Speakers, 5 Community Mentors

 

June 25th Victim Empathy Seminar:

  1 Keeper, 3 Community Mentors

 

Please contact Liana at scvrjpevents@gmail.com

or 715-425-1100 for questions and scheduling.

 

 

 

A special thanks to First National Bank for continued support of our River Falls

Victim Impact Panels!

 
Helpful Links
WDIO-TV has featured an article and video, "Journey from Pain to Healing" on a new Restorative Justice Sentencing Circle Program in Carlton County, MN.

"To reduce [the] ripple effect [of crime and conflict] we give victims a voice and power in terms of how they want to communicate their experience..." Read more...

New York Times article "Opening Up, Students Transform a Vicious Circle" evidences the impact that Restorative Justice can have in the classroom.

"Damon, 18, said restorative justice sessions helped him view his behavior through a different lens. 'I didn't know how to express emotions with my mouth. I knew how to hit people,' he said. 'I feel I can go to someone now.' " Read more...
Building a Culture of Peace & Belonging