Reactive Approach

RJ is a harm-reduction practice that can allow for the transformation of hurt into healing. RJ’s primary focus is on people, relationships, rehabilitation, and restitution rather than on  punishment and retribution. RJ, which both concentrates on the needs of the harmed and heartens the producers of harm to take responsibility, involves voluntary participation by all impacted by the conflict/harm - the harmed, the harmer, and the community.  RJ can aid individuals and communities in mutually rectifying, redressing, and repairing relationships.