Construction Restore Active Justice

Bend Area Habitat for Humanity has a proud history in serving a role in the Balanced and Restorative Justice approach to working with young people in the juvenile justice system.

The concept of Restorative Justice holds that when a crime is committed the offender incurs an

obligation to restore the victim - and by extension of the community - to the state of well-being that existed before the offense. The principle of balance in connection with restorative justice derives from the balanced approach concept, which suggests that the juvenile justice system should give equal weight to

1) holding offenders accountable to victims

2) providing competency development for offenders in the system so they can pursue legitimate endeavors after release, and

3) ensuring community safety.

By working side by side with community mentors in the building of homes for low-income families, these young people are holding themselves accountable for their actions, building social and vocational skills that will help them in the future, and building confidence in the community that they will be safe and contributing members upon the completion of their sentence.

Come join this effort by volunteering to be a mentor. Call Emily Williams (541.385.5387 x227 ewilliams@bendhabitat.org ) to learn more..