Training

"When our school adopted this philosophy after attending CRA's summer training, the relationship between adults and students shifted drastically... because of this shift... we have seen our out of school suspension rate plummet by 65%..." — Assistant Principal

Restorative Circles

"People need to know these circles work. They help a lot of students, make us safer and make the school a better place... Circles can help a lot of the problems in schools and I hope every school starts to use them" — Student Participant

Accountability

"I always appreciate their wisdom and clarity that comes from their deep experience in the field. CRA staff deftly invite individuals to have both a voice and a shared understanding of the group and how to navigate pitfalls that come with collaboration and communicating across difference. Highly recommend CRA and their team!" — Ama Rogan, Managing Director of A Studio in the Woods

Relationships

"The CRA has opened my eyes to so many aspects of human relationship: from relationship to myself, my family, my home community, and the larger group networks and entities that I am in relationship with." — Kathy Randels, Artistic Director, ArtSpot Productions

Nurturing our Humanity: One Person, One Circle, and One Community at a Time.

As the city of New Orleans continues to struggle with tension, conflict, and violence, the Center for Restorative Approaches offers an alternative approach to addressing some of the community’s most pressing concerns. At CRA, we work WITH those affected to develop collaborative solutions. By partnering with schools, organizations, and the criminal legal system, CRA services allow for people to listen, to be heard, and to work together to resolve conflict in healthy ways. At CRA, we see each conflict as an opportunity to repair a relationship, each source of tension as a chance to build empathy, and each feeling of difference as a means to build community. CONTACT US to learn about joining our mission!

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     1406 

    Restorative Interventions Convened Since 2009

  • CIRCLE IMPACT

    415,080 

    In-class Instructional Minutes Saved Due to Suspension Reductions since January 2015

    • What are Restorative Approaches?
     
    What are Restorative Approaches?
    Restorative Approaches are processes and strategies used in workplaces, schools, organizations, and the criminal legal system to repair harm and build or strengthen relationships.
    Our Programs
     
    Our Programs
    CRA offers a wide range of restoratives services from prevention to intervention.
    How Can You Help?
     
    How Can You Help?
    There are many ways that you can support Restorative Approaches in your community.
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