Services of the Restorative Justice Council

The Restorative Justice Council facilitates victim-centered solutions for persons harmed by sexual misconduct and abuse by clergy or others within faith communities. Based on the practice, philosophy, and principles of restorative justice, we have developed a collaborative national model which focuses on healing for child and adult abuse, exploitation, and harassment, as well as on accountability for the persons who create the harm.

For some victims our services complement conventional litigation where that is necessary; for others, it represents an alternative to litigation. To learn the specific services we provide, consult the list below. For mediation services which lie outside faith communities, visit the Mediation Page of the Center for Policy, Planning, and Performance.

Mediation services which supplement conventional litigation for child and adult religious sexual abuse or misconduct:

  • Multi-System Design for Case Management

  • Multi–Discipline Training and Education

  • Training of Experienced Mediators in Restorative Mediation

  • Referral to Qualified Restorative Mediators

  • Investigation and Review Board Resources

  • Independent Third-party Intervention

  • Research and Evaluation

  • Other Restorative Processes (Surrogates, Circles, Conferencing)

How to Request Services

We will assist you in determining which of our services will best fit your needs and circumstances or that of any organization you may represent. We will then connect you with the mediators, consultants, trainers, or facilitators who can help. For more information or to request any service of the Council, contact Program Director, Linda Harvey through our contact page.