Become a Restorative Justice Community Member

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Community Member for Restorative Denver! In The Conflict Center Community Group Conferencing model, community members represent the local community voice and are responsible for helping to identify harms done by the person who caused harm (offender) as well as suggesting potential contract items that can be completed to repair these harms. The community members have an equal voice in the process. Learn more about our Restorative Denver Program and the unique role a Community Member plays in the process of responsibility, repair and reintegration. The Conflict Center has a high priority on seeking applicants who reflect the diverse people we serve. You do not have to be in Denver to apply, we are currently accepting applicants that can facilitate virtually.

In The Conflict Center Community Group Conferencing model, community members represent the local community voice and are responsible for helping to identify harms done by the person who caused harm (offender) as well as suggesting potential contract items that can be completed to repair these harms. The community members have an equal voice in the process. This two hour training will teach volunteers:

• How to be a Community Member in a Community Group Conference
• How to talk about the impacts of crime and conflict on the community
• How to ask questions for understanding the impacts of crime and conflict
• How to brainstorm ideas for repairing the harmful impacts of crime and conflict

Upcoming Training Dates

All of the following trainings take place from 5:30pm – 8:00pm*:

• June 6, 2024 (virtual)
• August 8,2024 (in-person)
• October 3, 2024 (virtual)
• December 5, 2024 (in-person)

*The training is not drop-in; you must fill out an application before attending. Your application will be reviewed within six weeks and we will be in touch to inform you of your application status. Upon acceptance, you will be sent a link to register for one of the upcoming training dates that works best for your schedule.

Apply Here:

RJ Community Member Application

• Contact Information

• First Name*
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• If I'm chosen for this role, I could attend the training on:
  • June 6, 2024 (5:30pm-8:00pm)(Virtual)
  • August 8, 2024 (5:30pm-8:00pm)(In-Person)
  • October 3, 2024 (5:30pm-8:00pm)(Virtual)
  • December 5, 2024 (5:30pm-8:00pm)(In-Person)
  • I can't attend these dates, please notify me when more dates are offered.
  (Trainings are held from 5:30-8 p.m.)
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• Application Questions

• Why are you interested in becoming a Restorative Justice Community Member Volunteer?*
• What, if any, background do you have with Restorative Justice?*
• Have you ever been a victim of a crime?*
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• Do you have any direct experience with substance abuse issues either personally or with people close to you?*
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