NYU Center on Violence and Recovery- DC Circles of Peace

Introduction to NYU Center on Violence and Recovery

The NYU Center on Violence and Recovery (CVR) is committed to deepening our understanding of violence and trauma while developing innovative solutions that promote healing. CVR leads by creating cutting-edge approaches, conducting research on trauma and restoration, and offering educational opportunities through trainings, workshops, and lectures. CVR also collaborates with and provides technical assistance to organizations across the U.S. and globally, focusing on violence, trauma, and restoration.

Restorative Justice Circles of Peace Program

The NYU Restorative Justice (RJ) Circles of Peace Program in DC uses restorative methods to address the root causes of violence and repair the harm caused by the punitive criminal legal system. This approach emphasizes accountability and healing, utilizing the Circles of Peace model. The Circles of Peace model is the first and only rigorously tested restorative justice model for domestic violence. The model uses RJ principles and practices to address domestic violence.