Address
1530 West Morse Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626
Website
www.project-nia.org
Description
Project NIA offers a new way of thinking about crime and violence. We use the principles of participatory community justice – often called restorative or transformative justice – which has been shown to meet the needs of victims, reduce recidivism, and improve satisfaction with the legal system. Community-based justice models redefine the goals of the criminal legal system to include the prevention of crime as well as community member involvement in addressing crime. We believe that communities are strengthened when local citizens participate in responding to crime, delinquency and violence because they are more likely to tailor responses to the preferences and needs of victims, perpetrators, and their neighbors. Project Nia currently accepts donations through the fiscal sponsorship of Roger's Park Community Council.
Category
Children & Youth
