• Office of the Pima County Attorney Restorative Justice Adult Program (RJP) Volunteer Application

  • 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.

  • Please note that you are applying for a volunteer position with PCAO. While PCAO will serve as your primary contact for all volunteer activities, training will be provided by the Center for Community Mediation and Facilitation. Do you consent to having your application, including personal data, shared with the Center so that we may better support you throughout your volunteer experience?*

  • CONTACT INFORMATION

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  • Demographic Information

    The following questions ask about your race and ethnicity. This information helps us understand the diversity of our community so that we may better serve them. Your responses are voluntary, and all data will be kept confidential and used only for statistical purposes. You may choose not to answer any question or select 'Prefer not to respond’. Thank you for your participation.
  • Which of the following best describes you? (Listed in alphabetical order. Select all that apply.)*
  • Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) community?*
  • Which of the following best represents your gender?*
  • What is your household income?*

  • Tell Us More About You & Your Interest in Volunteering

    Restorative Justice work requires an open mind and heart. While prior training is not required to be a volunteer, it helps us to know more about your prior relevant experience.
  • Have you completed any of the following trainings in the past? (Check all that apply.)*
  • When are you available to volunteer? (Check all that apply.)*
  • Are you proficient in any languages in addition to English*
  • Have you ever been convicted of a felony or, within the last two years, a misdemeanor that resulted in imprisonment? (Please know that a conviction will not necessarily disqualify you).*
  • Do you agree to participate in a background check, conducted by Pima County Investigations Division?*

  • 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.

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