Community Group Conference

 
 
 

A facilitated dialogue for those impacted by crime and conflict

The conference model designed by LCJP’s founder.

Participants will:

  • Witness the responsible person(s) take accountability for causing harm.

  • Hear from each other about who was affected by the crime/conflict and how.

  • Work together to determine what the responsible person(s) will do to make things right.

  • Agree by consensus on a contract that the responsible person(s) will complete to repair the harms caused by their actions.

 

What is a CGC?

A confidential restorative justice model attended by two trained facilitators, the person(s) responsible for causing harm, the harmed parties, community member volunteers and a police officer.

All participants in the conference will first meet with BRITE Collaborative’s trained Facilitators to better understand the harm that was caused and the impacts of that harm.

All participants then move to a conference (typically 2 hours) with a Facilitator, Co-Facilitator, and Community Members who are trained by BRITE Collaborative to be multi-partial and allow the conference to be a brave space for all.

At the end of the conference an agreement is reached by consensus with strengths-based actions that the responsible person will take to repair the harm caused.

Why Use a CGC?

The program aims to:

  • Give those involved in crime or conflict an opportunity to work together to determine the best way to make things right.

  • Provide an opportunity for closure and healing.

  • Ensure that everyone involved feels heard and respected.

What is RJ?

This model is based on the evidence based practice of restorative justice.