Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast

“Treasurer reviews and shares with Board members.”

“It is the policy of The Restorative Justice Project to make available governing documents and financial statements upon public request. In addition, The Restorative Justice Project will make available in accordance with section 6104, forms 1023 and 990 upon request. This information will also be made available through guidestar on the internet.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: RJP provides community conferencing in response to juvenile offenses in Hancock, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties; serving about 80 youth per year in partnership with the Department of Corrections; this program engages over 1000 community members in this process annually. RJP provides restorative community conferencing in response to adult offenses in Waldo and Knox counties; we are working to secure funding to expand adult services across our service area. Current capacity is funded by grants. Approximately 25 adult offenders are referred to this process annually; thus, just over 200 community members are engaged in responding to crime/harm caused by adults in the community setting. MYC also has a contract for $365,000 with the DOC providing similar programs in the Portland and Lewiston Maine area. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Long Creek Juvenile Facility initiative provides education and training in Restorative Justice Practices to staff at this, the only juvenile facility, in Maine(located in Portland). Restorative Justice Practices also works with juveniles returning to their home communities throughout Maine to provide re-entry 'circles'of support and accountability, along with victim offender dialogue and infraction circles. Long Creek Juvenile program has a 19 month contract with Maine Department of Corrections. We provide training to correction officers and juveniles in restorative practices. Provide mentors for released juveniles. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: CBCR: The Community Based Crime Reduction Program aims to prevent and reduce crime and its impacts by implementing a data-informed, collaborative, place based infrastructure and replicable model designed especially for rural communities. These Community Justice Centers will build safety through increased community connections and networks of care built around the factors that drive crime in rural communities, especially in young adults. In addition, CJCs will offer all community members meaningful ways to belong and become involved in community life building protective factors and social cohesion.”

“Rounding = $1”