The restorative practices pilot sites program supports, strengthens, enhances, and expands existing restorative practice programs that prevent or address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual…

The restorative practices pilot sites program supports, strengthens, enhances, and expands existing restorative practice programs that prevent or address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in accordance with the restorative practices definition within 34 U.S.C. 12514(a)(3), and builds evidence for victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive restorative practices addressing these harms. Safe horizon will implement the restorative practices pilot sites program in collaboration with the new york peace institute. Under this program, safe horizon and its partners will receive training and technical assistance for the duration of the award that is tailored to their distinct approach to restorative practices in domestic violence and dating violence cases. Safe horizon will collaborate with the OVW-funded evaluator(s) to help develop the evidence base for restorative practices to prevent and address domestic violence and dating violence.