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Our Place in the Community
The Montpelier Community Justice Center (MCJC) is a department of the City of Montpelier, housed in City Hall.
The Director, Yvonne Byrd, assumes day to day responsibility for operating the MCJC within the parameters set by the Community Advisory Board, the City of Montpelier, and the Vermont Agency of Human Services.
The Programs Coordinator, Judy Gibson, administers the Restorative Justice Program, trains and support Restorative Justice Panel volunteers, and facilitates the Insights Into Conflict class.
The Reentry Specialist, Alfred Mills, manages the Restorative Reentry Program and guides the Circles of Support and Accountability (COSAs), supporting the needs of both the COSA core members and the volunteers.
The Victim Services Specialist, Pat Hoffman, contacts victims in the immediate aftermath of a crime to offer support and an empathetic ear. She also acts as the liaison between crime victims and the Restorative Justice Program.
The work of the MCJC is made possible by federal and state grants, municipal support, other grants and donations, and the generous contribution of time by volunteers.
By giving authority and responsibility to community members for sharing in the governing of the center and delivering many of the services, the Vermont Agency of Human Services and the City of Montpelier support community ownership of and involvement in the resolution of conflict and crime.
MCJC is a founding member of the Community Justice Network of Vermont. Vermont's Community Justice Centers are supported by the Vermont Department of Corrections to create an infrastructure for operating restorative justice programs,making communities healthier and safer.
The Montpelier Community Justice Center serves Montpelier, Berlin, Calais, East Montpelier, Middlesex, Northfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, and Worcester and administers Restorative Justice Panels in Montpelier, Northfield and Waterbury..
MCJC is a founding member of the Community Justice Network of Vermont. Vermont's Community Justice Centers are supported by the Vermont Department of Corrections to create an infrastructure for operating restorative justice programs,making communities healthier and safer.
Our Service Area
The Montpelier Community Justice Center serves Montpelier, Berlin, Calais, East Montpelier, Middlesex, Northfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, and Worcester and administers Restorative Justice Panels in Montpelier, Northfield and Waterbury..