named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers as circle facilitators and event supporters to expand restorative practice locally
Internship Program
Offers experiential learning opportunities in restorative practices for students and interested individuals
Restorative Circles
Facilitated circle processes used proactively to build relationships or respond to harm in schools, organizations, and communities
Youth and School Programs
Partnerships with school districts and juvenile justice task forces to implement restorative practices and address the school-to-prison pipeline
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 2 activities
- Facilitates restorative circles in schools, organizations, and communitiesProvides restorative practice circles to build relationships and repair harm in schools, organizations, and the community in Niagara County and Western New York. These structured circles follow a defined sequence including grounding, check-in, values establishment, question rounds, connection activities, and closing.
- Provides internships to build capacity in restorative practicesOffers internship experiences focused on restorative practices in schools and the community, designed to connect restorative work with individual interests and foster peer relationships among interns.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for juvenile justice reform through collaborationCollaborates with the local Juvenile Justice Task Force to explore methods for supporting juveniles in schools and the community, contributing to advocacy efforts in juvenile justice reform.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Engages community members through events, volunteer opportunities, and resource sharingHosts and supports community events, offers volunteer opportunities, and provides a curated list of community resources in Niagara County to promote restorative practices and strengthen community connections.
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
- Issues land acknowledgment for Haudenosaunee traditional territoryRecognizes Niagara County as the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee people through formal land acknowledgment, promoting awareness and respect for Indigenous presence and history.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$39K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$33K
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balance sheet
Total assets$36K
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Net assets$36K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -45.0%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Compassionate Niagara Network — Member organization participating in the Compassionate Niagara community initiative.
- Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition Partner — Partner organization working collectively on restorative justice efforts.
- Haudenosaunee people Partner — Recognized as the original stewards of the land where NARP operates, with their traditions informing the organization's restorative practices.
- International Institute for Restorative Practices Network — References the organization's framework for defining restorative practices.
- Local Juvenile Justice Task Force Partner — Collaborates to explore support strategies for juveniles in schools and the community.
- Niagara County Government — Geographic focus and likely service area for restorative practice initiatives.
- Partners in Restorative Initiatives Partner — Collaborates on restorative practices initiatives in the community.
- Restorative Justice Exchange Partner — Cited as a source for the definition and framework of Restorative Justice.
strategies · 7
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Common Restorative Vocabulary to Strengthen Community Responsemethodology: common_restorative_vocabularyBy developing a shared language around restorative concepts, we improve communication and collective capacity to respond to harm, because a common vocabulary enables clearer understanding and more consistent application of restorative principles across settings.
- Community Volunteer Engagement to Expand Restorative Justicemethodology: community_engagementBy engaging community volunteers, we increase the reach and sustainability of restorative practices, because local ownership and participation strengthen trust and integration of restorative justice into everyday community life.
- Indigenous-Led Integration of Restorative Traditionsmethodology: cultural_integration_in_restorative_practiceBy centering Indigenous practices and integrating cultural respect into restorative work, we build more authentic and effective community-based responses to harm, because traditional knowledge systems offer proven models for relational accountability and collective healing.
- Personalized Learning and Peer Relationships for Practice Integrationmethodology: personalized_learningBy combining personalized learning with peer relationship building, we deepen engagement with restorative practices, because connecting practices to individual interests and lived experiences increases relevance and practical understanding.
- Resource Curation and Sharing to Increase Accessmethodology: community_resource_sharingBy curating and sharing restorative and community resources, we lower barriers to participation and learning, because accessible information enables broader adoption and informed engagement with restorative practices.
- Restorative Justice Focused on Systemic Transformationmethodology: restorative_justiceBy prioritizing relationship repair and addressing root causes of harm, we transform unjust systems, because restorative responses that center healing over punishment can dismantle cycles of inequity and rebuild community trust.
- Restorative Practices for Relationship-Building and Harm Repairmethodology: restorative_practicesBy using restorative practice circles and proactive relationship-building, we prevent harm and repair relationships when harm occurs, because strong, accountable relationships foster community resilience and reduce reliance on punitive systems.