CIRCLES OF SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY | WILLISTON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER
Supports the successful re-entry into the community of people released from incarceration through Circles of Support and Accountability (COSAs). COSAs are made up of citizen volunteers who work with participants to help them learn to manage the challenges of everyday life, be accountable for their actions and become responsible community members. Volunteer coordinators may help establish links to employment, housing, transportation, and benefit programs. COSA volunteers provide emotional and practical support for the participant to help him or her become a productive, self-supporting citizen, manage the everyday challenges, and be accountable for safe and responsible living.
Last Assured
01/18/2024
Physical Address
7928 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm; CoSA Hours Vary
Voice
Application process
By Telephone; Appointment Required
Eligibility
Ex-offenders; Referral Required; Voluntary Participation
Agency info
WILLISTON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER
Williston Community Justice Center, a member of the Community Justice Network of Vermont, is a non-profit restorative justice organization that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through Reparative Boards, Community Conflict Assistance, and a Victim-Centered Program. The Community Restorative Justice Center provides services to the town of Williston and surrounding towns.