Purpose: The Pima County Attorney’s Office recognizes the community’s need for an adult restorative justice program that will serve, for qualifying offenses, as a community driven alternative to our current retributive model. Under the current criminal justice system, victims of crime often wait months for resolution. Moreover, they might have informational needs about the incident that go unaddressed, or have requests for what accountability looks like that sit outside what the traditional court system can provide. Qualified people who remain incarcerated, as well as their families, experience adverse harm and are not provided a way to take direct accountability.

Restorative Justice offers victims a chance to speak directly (or indirectly) to the person who caused harm and to have more control over how justice should be realized. It also offers the person who caused harm a chance to hear the impact of their actions on the victim and the community. The process focuses on repairing the harm done and making things as right as possible.

Mission: The mission of the Restorative Justice Adult Program (RJP) is to provide a victim-centric, community-driven alternative to prosecution for qualifying cases through a facilitated dialogue process. The program’s core values are centered on neutrality, compassion, and inclusivity.

Vision: RJP seeks to repair harm for victims and other stakeholders affected by the crime, reduce the risk of reoffending for offenders, and restore community relationships.

It is the policy of the Pima County Attorney’s Office to treat volunteers with the same consideration given to professionals. All information provided by you is confidential and will be used solely for placement.

My signature below certifies that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information on this form is true and correct. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for non-placement and/or dismissal.