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I feel like a more positive person.
Youth
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This young lady was most remorseful about what happened and received great support from the office staff. In this case RJCK worked at its best!
Community Volunteer
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Definitely worth going through the program with a positive mindset – staff are awesome and I enjoyed it.
Youth
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It was a good experience and I learned a lot.
Youth
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The (Positive Strides) program has been invaluable for my student. He smiles more and has begun to develop a ‘toolbox’ to deal with his emotions and issues. I am very appreciative of the help he is getting and am confident it will have a lasting impact.
Principal/Teacher
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I am very grateful that you took the time to help my granddaughter. I thank you with all my heart.
Guardian
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I truly regret what I have done.
Youth
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I want to say I am grateful for this program.
Youth
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Kate (Program Coordinator) and Cecily (Executive Director) have an excellent rapport with young people.
Community Volunteer
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At first I thought this was going to be all serious and scary, shaming me for what I’ve done, but that is not the case.
Youth
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The people I talked with all tried to understand me and made me feel like what I had to say was important.
Youth
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Thank you very much for allowing us the opportunity [of a Restorative Justice Conference] – it has made an impact on all of us. This program is great for the youth in our community…
Parent
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The student has a more positive outlook now in school [after participation in Positive Strides Programs]…he is calm and more in control of his emotions and recognizes when he is in the wrong – a huge step forward.
Teacher
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I feel very light now…because this whole group talk [Restorative Justice Conference] was amazing and it really hit me right in the heart…I just wanted to thank you for EVERYTHING.
Youth
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I realize how lucky we are to have the Restorative Justice program available to us. I could have lost my entire future, over a really dumb decision. It wouldn’t have been worth it. Nothing is worth losing everything I’ve worked for, or the pain I’ve caused myself, and those around me.
Youth
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Doing this program I learned to deal with my anger in different ways and that violence isn’t the answer.
Youth
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I learned a lot from my sessions with Kate (Program Coordinator).
Youth
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I hope that others who get in trouble will get referred to this program.
Youth
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Both RJCK staff did an excellent job facilitating this conference. I was impressed with their confidence and ability to connect with the families.
Community Volunteer
