BARJ in Illinois - Cook County

Beloved Community Family Services, Inc.
6430 S. Harvard
Chicago, IL 60621

Phone: (773) 488-9065
Email: contactus@belovedfamily.org
Contact: Delphine F. Rankin

What RJ practice/s do you use?
Family Group Conferencing, Circles will be used in the near future

Specific services offered:
Family Group Conferencing w/follow up Life Skills Training

What population do you serve?
Youth- Grade 4th-12th

How/where do you get referrals?
Chicago Public Schools

Does your process, program or activity show equal concern for victims, offenders and the community of those affected?
Yes.

Does the process, program or activity encourage the offender to feel accountable for his conduct, and be willing to repair the harm caused to the victim and the community of those affected, in a way that focuses on the competency development of the offender?
Yes.

Does the process, program or activity provide opportunities for dialogue, direct and/or indirect, between all of the community of those affected, including the victim and offender?
Yes

Does the process, program or activity encourage collaboration to restore and develop positive relationships among the members of the community of those affected, including the victim and the offender?
Yes.

Does the process, program or activity empower the community of those affected to increase its capacity to recognize and respond to harm and crime in a restorative justice way?
Yes.

In what ways are you evaluating your program?
Case Management