scvrjp quotes from participants
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In the voice of our participants, spelling and all.TRANSCRIPT
Quotes from our community.
Building a Culture of Peace and Belonging . . .
I liked hearing two speakers, from different perspectives, to see real people telling their painful stories
really hit home. Also, everyone's non judgmental attitudes felt safe.
Victim Impact Panel Participant
I really appreciate how no one is judging here and how both offenders and victims speak. It is very different
from other panels. I actually felt kindness in the room.
Victim Impact Panel Participant
The story from the mother, it made me think of how my own mother would react. I'm 25 and I just noticed when I got here that my mom must have put a bag of carrots in my
purse. She still thinks of me as her little girl and losing me would crush her. I didn’t
think about that till now.
Victim Impact Panel Participant
i come in here not thinking i would be affected like i was. i'm in complete awe, and have a lot to think about!
Victim Impact Panel Participant
I am glad they have this class. It helped me realize what can happen if I
were to make bad decisions when drinking. The community members
were very nice and had a lot of touching stories.
Underage Consumption Panel
Participant
Thank you again for teaching this class you give kids like me a chance to show the
community and family that I am better than what I was. I want you to know I am not
drinking till I am 21 and I am going to count my drinks. Thanks a lot, I will never forget you. You are a super hero of your own kind.
Thanks again.
Underage Consumption PanelParticipant
It was an eye opening experience that changed everyone’s views victim,
offenders, and community members.
Underage Consumption PanelCommunity Volunteer
Working with SCVRJP gives me a chance to impact a group of young people from the community. And, a chance to feel good about myself in
the process.
Underage Consumption PanelCommunity Volunteer
It makes you feel whole and helps you to heal scars.
Underage Consumption PanelVolunteer Community Member
I really like the idea of having a Circle because it helped everyone connect to the mom who was speaking about her
daughter’s death.
Safe Teen Driving CircleParticipant
It had a large affect on me, it was real and a very serious story. It makes you
think trice about every choice you make.
Safe Teen Driving CircleParticipant
i liked getting a parents perspective on this tragic event. it shows not only what it does to your self but every one
in your life.
Safe Teen Driving CircleParticipant
having my classmates show their true feelings. it was amazing to see my
peers open up. I cant believe what an impact this speaker had! one of the most positive experiences I’ve ever
had.
Safe Teen Driving CircleParticipant
i thought it was so amazing that Mrs. Remer can share her experience with us. i
really think she will change a lot of people's minds about drinking and driving, not
wearing seatbelts, talking on a cell phone while driving, and just being attentive. i
think it is really cool this will change peoples lifes.
Safe Teen Driving CircleParticipant
i respect you so much for having the courage to retell this tragity in your life. your story greatly impacted me
and i will surly think about it often. it definately will impact my driving
decisions.
Safe Teen Driving CircleParticipant
persons unfamiliar with each other enter into profound sharing, caring
and honesty
Victim Empathy SeminarVolunteer Community Member
the program required a solution and provided a respectful environment for
discussion.
Victim Empathy SeminarVictim
“the event as a whole was fantastic. i like the feeling of trust and
understanding in the circle.”
Victim Empathy SeminarVolunteer Community Member
The mix of community members and offenders was most beneficial. I
particularly appreciated hearing the offenders "story" and the sincerity of
their letters
Victim Empathy SeminarVolunteer Community Member
Seeing the transformation of Cayla. At the beginning she was so angry but
towards the end she started laughing and opening up.
Community ConferenceCommunity Volunteer
Great experience, amazing to see the difference in people's attitudes from
beginning to end.
Community ConferenceVolunteer Community Member
It was interesting to learn more about how involved the police department
and municipal judge are in restorative justice.
Community ConferenceVolunteer Community Member
I learned more than expected, a real eye-
opener!!
Training SessionParticipant
thank you for an excellent experience! you and your volunteers are
wonderful. i really got so much more out of this than i expected, and my
expectations were high!
Training SessionParticipant
SCVRJPRestorative Justice Center215 N 2nd Street, Suite 108
River Falls, WI 54022
www.scvrjp.org
(715)425-1100
Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.