Have you experienced a violent crime?
You’re not alone.
Accompaniment Services for Victims/Survivors
Experiencing crime or harm can be a disempowering experience. Restorative justice can provide a chance for you to regain your power and have your voice heard.
Restorative justice provides a way for victims of crime to share the impact of the harm they experienced in a safe and supportive way and to explore what might help them recover. Sometimes that support and exploration are enough. Sometimes people also want to communicate with others who were involved or affected, and we can help make that happen—through written messages, videos, or in person.
What we can help with
Providing space to listen to your experience and helping you identify what you need
Connecting you with other victim/survivor service providers
Exploring safety concerns and communication options
Facilitating direct or indirect communication between you and any responsible party
Facilitating direct or indirect communication between you and others who were involved or affected
Facilitating conversations with other people not involved in your situation but who have experienced or caused similar harms
What to expect
After an initial conversation, we’ll accompany you through additional stages depending on your needs. All stages are tailored to your specific needs.
Our services are always free, voluntary, available in English and Spanish, and you can withdraw from the process at any time. Whatever you choose, you are in control of your options. Communication between people only takes place after a thorough preparation process and risk assessment.
You can request our services even if:
You experienced this crime/harm a long time ago.
You don’t know the person responsible, don’t know how to contact them, or they’re no longer alive.
You’re not the primary/direct victim of a crime.
This is a community based service, independent of the criminal legal system. You can work with us whether or not your harm was reported to the police.
Are you interested in exploring your options?
Call: 574-213-2151
Email: support@rjcollaborativehub.org
For your protection, please do not include any confidential information other than your first name and phone number in any voicemail or email.
Funded in part by United Way of St. Joseph County.
The Restorative Justice Collaborative Hub does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), cultural heritage, national origin (ancestry), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law in any of its activities or operations.
