Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center

Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center Hartford’s community justice center, where accountability, support, and second chances take root.

We offer a series of programs that support clients with their needs ranging from social support to housing. To learn more about our programs visit our website: https://hartfordjusticecenter.org/restorative-justice-programs/

Join Us for Summer Volunteer Day!Looking for a way to give back, get your hands in the soil, and spend time with good pe...
06/15/2026

Join Us for Summer Volunteer Day!

Looking for a way to give back, get your hands in the soil, and spend time with good people?

On Friday, June 19, we'll be gathering to refresh our community garden by spreading wood chips, pulling weeds, planting flowers and vegetables, and caring for a shared community space.

Friday, June 19, 2026
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Meet at HCRJC, 58 N Main Street, White River Junction

We'll provide:
✔ Garden tools
✔ Gloves
✔ BBQ lunch
✔ Good company

And for those feeling competitive, we'll wrap up the day with a co****le tournament and prizes for the winners!

Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole morning, we'd love to have you join us. Every helping hand makes a difference.

Our Program Coordinator, Julia, recently represented the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center at the Upper Vall...
06/10/2026

Our Program Coordinator, Julia, recently represented the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center at the Upper Valley Volunteer Fair hosted by Vital Communities at Kilton Library.

Events like these help us connect with community members who are interested in making a difference through restorative justice. Whether supporting restorative circles, mentoring participants, assisting with community events, or helping behind the scenes, volunteers play an essential role in our work.

Thank you to Vital Communities for bringing together organizations and community members committed to building a stronger, more connected Upper Valley.
Interested in volunteering? We'd love to hear from you.

06/10/2026

What happens when community members step forward to help address harm, support accountability, and strengthen public safety?

In this video, HCRJC volunteer Dante Frontani shares why he chose to become involved in Reparative Panels, what the experience has meant to him, and why he believes more people should consider participating.

Reparative Panels bring together trained community volunteers and individuals who have caused harm to discuss the impact of their actions and identify meaningful ways to repair that harm. Rather than focusing solely on punishment, the process encourages accountability, learning, and positive community connection.

Dante reflects on what he’s learned through the experience and how participating has reinforced a simple but powerful idea: neighbors help neighbors.

Interested in becoming a volunteer?
Learn more at HartfordJusticeCenter.org

Support this work:
HartfordJusticeCenter.org/donate

June is full of opportunities for connection, learning, and community.Our Reentry Navigation Program has a great lineup ...
06/09/2026

June is full of opportunities for connection, learning, and community.

Our Reentry Navigation Program has a great lineup of events this month, including a fishing day, resume workshop, community block party, live music, and an outdoor hike and swim.

These activities are designed to support individuals navigating reentry by fostering community, building skills, and creating opportunities for positive connection.

For more information, contact HCRJC at (802) 291-7173

06/08/2026

What does it take to successfully return to the community after incarceration?

In this video, Spencer Bronk, Transitional Housing and Reentry Coordinator at the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center, shares his perspective on the challenges many people face during reentry, including housing, employment, transportation, and rebuilding stability after time away.

He also discusses how HCRJC’s transitional housing and reentry programs help people navigate these challenges while strengthening public safety and community well-being.

Stable housing, supportive relationships, and access to resources can make a meaningful difference for individuals working to build a new chapter in their lives.

To support this work, please consider making a donation:
HartfordJusticeCenter.org/donate

Learn more about HCRJC:
HartfordJusticeCenter.org

Sometimes restorative justice looks like a day by the water.Recently, participants, staff, and volunteers spent time fis...
06/04/2026

Sometimes restorative justice looks like a day by the water.

Recently, participants, staff, and volunteers spent time fishing together, sharing conversation, learning new skills, and enjoying the simple experience of being outdoors in community.

Much of restorative work happens through relationships. Trust is not built overnight. It grows through consistency, shared experiences, and opportunities for people to connect in healthy and meaningful ways.

For many individuals navigating reentry, recovery, or major life transitions, opportunities to spend time in nature and build positive community connections can be powerful.
Sometimes restoration happens in a circle.

Sometimes it happens on the shoreline, waiting for a fish to bite.

06/03/2026

Pippa Drew is returning to Bugbee for an Art Talk! Thursday, June 4 at 1pm, she will discuss Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967). Though he painted during the impassioned era of Abstract Expressionism, Hopper found his power in the quiet. His iconic cityscapes and portraits go beneath the surface, capturing the cinematic shadows and haunting isolation of 20th-century life. Watercolors from Hopper's summers in Vermont will also be included. Join us as we explore the graceful realism and enigmatic stories that resonated with Hopper's audience during his lifetime—and continue to fascinate us today.

06/02/2026

Longtime Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center volunteers Kitty O’Hara and Dr. Judith Hills have helped carry this work for years.

In this conversation, they reflect on what first brought them to restorative justice, the stories that have stayed with them, and the community needs they see right now. From Kitty’s weekly art class to Dr. Hills’ connection to Good Neighbor Health Clinics, their conversation offers a beautiful look at what restorative justice means in real life: relationships, care, accountability, creativity, and community.

This video is part of our storytelling project, made possible by a generous contribution from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation. A special thank you to for welcoming us into their space to film.

Watch the full conversation and learn how to get involved at hartfordjusticecenter.org

Restorative Panel Volunteer TrainingThis week, community members gathered at Hartford Community Restorative Justice Cent...
06/02/2026

Restorative Panel Volunteer Training

This week, community members gathered at Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center to participate in Restorative Panel volunteer training.

Restorative Panels bring together trained community volunteers and individuals who have caused harm to engage in structured conversations focused on accountability, reflection, and repair. Through thoughtful questions, active listening, and community support, panelists help create opportunities for meaningful dialogue and positive change.
Volunteers are an essential part of this work. They help strengthen connections, support community-based accountability, and remind us that justice is not something that happens apart from community, it happens within it.

We are grateful to everyone who dedicated their time, energy, and care to this training and to the volunteers who continue to show up for our neighbors throughout the Upper Valley.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? We'd love to connect.

Summer Reading List: Restorative Justice EditionLooking for meaningful summer reading?Whether you're new to restorative ...
06/01/2026

Summer Reading List: Restorative Justice Edition

Looking for meaningful summer reading?
Whether you're new to restorative justice or have been involved in this work for years, these books offer powerful insights into accountability, healing, community, and the human capacity for repair.

This summer, we're highlighting a few of the books that have shaped conversations about restorative practices, reentry, belonging, and building safer communities.

Featured Reads:
• The Little Book of Restorative Justice — Howard Zehr
• The Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice — Fania E. Davis
• What Will Happen to You? — Bruce Western
• Until We Reckon — Danielle Sered

We believe that learning is part of building stronger communities. These books invite us to think more deeply about harm, accountability, healing, and what becomes possible when we choose connection over isolation.

Have a restorative justice book you'd recommend? Share it in the comments, we'd love to add to our summer reading list.

Address

58 N Main Street, Suite 102
White River Junction, VT
05001

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+18022917173

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