The purpose of this restorative practices pilot program evaluation award is to conduct research and evaluation on restorative practices in collaboration with pilot sites and training and technical…

The purpose of this restorative practices pilot program evaluation award is to conduct research and evaluation on restorative practices in collaboration with pilot sites and training and technical assistance (TTA) providers. This project will build evidence and data for victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive restorative practices addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. New york university will conduct a mixed-methods evaluation of the restorative practices pilot program. This award will support research projects that will generate knowledge that practitioners, policymakers, and the public can use to make decisions about developing, implementing, and using restorative practices to redress the harm caused by domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. New york university will work in close collaboration with OVW staff, TTA providers, evaluation liaisons, and pilot site practitioners to develop reasonable and useful evaluation measures across and within pilot sites. Additionally, the research that OVW will fund through this award will mirror the aims of restorative practices, use mixed-methods approaches, and be adaptable and community-specific with strong researcher-practitioner-community partnerships.