We Make a Difference
2500 people
Served per year in Elkhart county
$1 million
In restitution payments to victims of crime
82% of victims
Who met offenders reported positive outcomes
75% of offenders
In the program do not commit another crime within three years
Center for community justice
What is Restorative Justice
Transitional Recovery COaching Program
ESTABLISHED IN 2012
Emerged out of Elkhart County Reentry Initiative
Serves males and females in IDOC and Elkhart County Jail
WHAT WE OFFER
Coaching Program, not Mentoring
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Strength-Based
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Client Driven
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Not a supervisory program
OUR GOAL
Reducing recidivism
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State of recidivism rate in the state of Indiana is 33.87%
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The recidivism rate of those who remain in a coaching relationship with TRC for a minimum of 3 months is 24%
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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The Power Of Forgiveness
A young man was robbed and stabbed with a knife on his way
home. After he healed from his injury, the victim wanted his
money back and felt frustrated that the offender was never held accountable. After speaking separately with both the victim and the offender, they both agreed to meet. During this conversation, the offender apologized and expressed remorse for the physical and mental pain he inflicted. He explained that he hadn’t intended for things to get violent—he had been scared and caught up in the moment. After hearing...
We Care Deeply About serving the people of Elkhart county
Tel: 574-295-6149 | Info@centerforcommunityjustice.org |