In the voice of our participants, spelling and all.

1. Quotes from our
community.
Building a Culture of Peace and Belonging . . .

2. I liked hearing two speakers, from different
perspectives, to see real people telling their
painful stories really hit home. Also,
everyone's non judgmental attitudes felt
safe.
Victim Impact Panel
Participant

3. I really appreciate how no one is judging
here and how both offenders and victims
speak. It is very different from other panels.
I actually felt kindness in the room.
Victim Impact Panel
Participant

4. The story from the mother, it made me think of
how my own mother would react. I'm 25 and I just
noticed when I got here that my mom must have
put a bag of carrots in my purse. She still thinks of
me as her little girl and losing me would crush her.
I didn’t think about that till now.
Victim Impact Panel
Participant

5. i come in here not thinking i would be
affected like i was. i'm in complete awe, and
have a lot to think about!
Victim Impact Panel
Participant

6. I am glad they have this class. It helped me
realize what can happen if I were to make
bad decisions when drinking. The
community members were very nice and had
a lot of touching stories.
Underage Consumption Panel
Participant

7. Thank you again for teaching this class you give
kids like me a chance to show the community and
family that I am better than what I was. I want you
to know I am not drinking till I am 21 and I am
going to count my drinks. Thanks a lot, I will never
forget you. You are a super hero of your own kind.
Thanks again.
Underage Consumption Panel
Participant

8. It was an eye opening experience that
changed everyone’s views victim, offenders,
and community members.
Underage Consumption Panel
Community Volunteer

9. Working with SCVRJP gives me a chance to
impact a group of young people from the
community. And, a chance to feel good
about myself in the process.
Underage Consumption Panel
Community Volunteer

10. It makes you feel whole and helps you to
heal scars.
Underage Consumption Panel
Volunteer Community Member

11. I really like the idea of having a Circle
because it helped everyone connect to the
mom who was speaking about her
daughter’s death.
Safe Teen Driving Circle
Participant

12. It had a large affect on me, it was real and a
very serious story. It makes you think trice
about every choice you make.
Safe Teen Driving Circle
Participant

13. i liked getting a parents perspective on this
tragic event. it shows not only what it does
to your self but every one in your life.
Safe Teen Driving Circle
Participant

14. having my classmates show their true
feelings. it was amazing to see my peers
open up. I cant believe what an impact this
speaker had! one of the most positive
experiences I’ve ever had.
Safe Teen Driving Circle
Participant

15. i thought it was so amazing that Mrs. Remer can
share her experience with us. i really think she will
change a lot of people's minds about drinking and
driving, not wearing seatbelts, talking on a cell
phone while driving, and just being attentive. i
think it is really cool this will change peoples lifes.
Safe Teen Driving Circle
Participant

16. i respect you so much for having the courage
to retell this tragity in your life. your story
greatly impacted me and i will surly think
about it often. it definately will impact my
driving decisions.
Safe Teen Driving Circle
Participant

17. persons unfamiliar with each other enter
into profound sharing, caring and honesty
Victim Empathy Seminar
Volunteer Community Member

18. the program required a solution and
provided a respectful environment for
discussion.
Victim Empathy Seminar
Victim

19. “the event as a whole was fantastic. i like the
feeling of trust and understanding in the
circle.”
Victim Empathy Seminar
Volunteer Community Member

20. The mix of community members and
offenders was most beneficial. I particularly
appreciated hearing the offenders "story"
and the sincerity of their letters
Victim Empathy Seminar
Volunteer Community Member

21. Seeing the transformation of Cayla. At the
beginning she was so angry but towards the
end she started laughing and opening up.
Community Conference
Community Volunteer

22. Great experience, amazing to see the
difference in people's attitudes from
beginning to end.
Community Conference
Volunteer Community Member

23. It was interesting to learn more about how
involved the police department and
municipal judge are in restorative justice.
Community Conference
Volunteer Community Member

24. I learned more than expected, a
real eye-opener!!
Training Session
Participant

25. thank you for an excellent experience! you
and your volunteers are wonderful. i really
got so much more out of this than i
expected, and my expectations were high!
Training Session
Participant

26. SCVRJP
Restorative Justice Center
215 N 2nd Street, Suite 108
River Falls, WI 54022
scvrjpinfo@gmail.com
www.scvrjp.org
(715)425-1100
Please contact us if you are interested in
becoming a volunteer.