A Way to Strengthen Community and to Address Harm

The Office of Restorative Justice Practices services are available to all the members of the UCSF community throughout the university and UCSF Health. We partner with all trainees, faculty, and staff to create a culture of connectivity that fosters mutual respect, empathy, and trust. 

What are Restorative Justice Practices? 

Restorative Justice Practices are grounded in the relational value of Indigenous peoples that we are interconnected with one another as human beings. Due to our interconnectivity, restorative justice uses a relational strategy to create a culture of connectivity where all members feel a sense of belonging. When relational harm is done, restorative justice practices bring together everyone affected by wrongdoing to explore unmet needs and uses a collaborative approach to make right relationship and restore the respect, dignity, and care of the individual who experienced the harm, back to the individual who perpetuated the harm, and back to the community. 

How are we creating a culture of connectivity? 

The Office of Restorative Justice Practices facilitates various community gatherings and learning spaces, all grounded in restorative justice practices. If you have any questions about circle offerings, presentations, workshops, implementation, or a concern you’d like to respond restoratively to please contact us at [email protected] or you can complete the consultation form and we will follow up with you.