Needs From: United Way of Addison County

Addison County Restorative Justice Services, Inc. is looking for concerned, committed community members to make a difference in the lives of individuals convicted of serious offenses. Volunteers will help support an offender who has been released from prison to successfully re-enter the community through positive connections and encouragement. Additionally, by holding the offender, or core member, accountable to established expectations for community behavior, volunteers help interrupt the cycle of criminal offending. The commitment to do this work comes from our understanding that it is through relationships of compassion and accountability that those who have been damaging to others (often as a result of being damaged themselves) can change by acceptance and social reconciliation.  Trained COSA volunteers work in teams of 3-5 and meet weekly with the core member and COSA Coordinator to support the offender in returning to the community and managing everyday living.