Community Circles, also known as Peacemaking Circles, are a community-directed process most commonly used for addressing issues surrounding local incidents of crime and conflict. Sentencing Circles in Washington County are created in partnership with the justice system, and create a respectful space to support victims, develop sentences with and for clients, and empower all interested community members to work toward preventing future occurrences of conflict.
"Repairing harm to victims, holding clients accountable
and building a better community"