— Vicki Good will be leading us in worship this coming Sunday, February 10.
— Our Mission Minute collection will be for the Illinois Balanced and Restorative Justice program. Restorative Justice is a philosophy of justice that emphasizes repairing harm caused by criminal behavior. For 35 years, the program operates world-wide through schools, prisons, and communities. It’s a different way of thinking about crime and our response to it. Restorative Justice focuses on repairing the harm caused by crime and requires offenders to take responsibility and seeks to resolve the harm to the victims.
The Illinois Balanced and Restorative Justice Project (IBARJ) is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to expand and sustain the availability of balanced and restorative justice practices and programs for citizens of Illinois through leadership, education, and promotion. We are a vibrant network of professionals, volunteers, and organizations working locally, regionally, and statewide to create safer communities and schools, support victims, and improve pro-social skills and positive outcomes for Illinois youth. Our collaborative network includes leaders in juvenile justice, schools, social services, corporations, small businesses, communities, and faith-based organizations.
For more information, go to: http://ibarji.org/
