This program works with referrals from the Denver District Attorney's Office to provide an alternative to the traditional punitive court and incarceration process. Community member volunteers represent the community voice in the Community Group Conferencing process. This process creates dialogue and problem solving to identify the harm done and suggest potential contract items to repair harm.
Type of help:
Mission Statement: The Conflict Center equips people with practical skills to navigate, transform and embrace everyday conflict. Description: Teach hands-on skills children, youth, families, schools, organizations and communities in conflict management, anger management and parenting. Programs include Skill Building for youth, adults, parents and organizations; Reading for Peace for elementary schools; Social Norming for high schools; Restorative Practices for Schools; and Restorative Denver (criminal justice).
Languages spoken:
ENGLISH
What else ...:
N/A
How many travelers can volunteer?:
Ask The Conflict Center or Please contact the http://www.conflictcenter.org/
Accommodation suggestions:
N/A
Hours expected:
ach case requires 5-10 hours of volunteer time, scheduled based on the needs of each case.
Availability:
SKILLS: Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking People Skills Problem Solving Relationship Building Verbal / Written Communication
Wish List:
REQUIREMENTS: Background Check Orientation or Training Each case requires 5-10 hours of volunteer time, scheduled based on the needs of each case.
How would you like to volunteer?:
Virtual (you can do it from a computer, home or anywhere)
In Person (you'll go to a physical location)
Cause Category:
Arts & Culture
Emergency & Saftey
Immigrants & Refugees
Seniors
Sports & Recreation
Faith Based
Computers & Technology
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights
Animals & Wild Life
Children & Youth
Families
Women
Hunger
Health & Medicine
Politics
Community
International
Disaster Relief
Homeless & Housing
LGBTQ+
Veterans & Military Family
Race & Ethnicity
Environment
People with Disabilities
Crisis Support
Education & Life Skills
Length of Time :
Short-Term ( one time or less than a month)
Long Term ( 30 days or more)
Region:
USA
Canada
Caribbean
Central America
Middle East
South America
Africa
India
Europe
Asia
Australia
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