Restorative justice emphasizes healing, accountability, and repair after crime or harm has been committed.
During restorative circle discussions, participants explore the underlying circumstances that led to their arrests and how they can move forward and avoid future contact with the justice system.
Volunteers from the Bronx community play an active role in restorative circle discussions, share stories from their own lives, and help participants build stronger community ties. Restorative circle discussions last three hours and can be completed in one day. Individual counseling sessions are also offered on an as-needed basis.
Legal Counsel
You may hire an attorney, or if you cannot afford one, please contact the Legal Aid Society or Bronx Defenders at no cost to you.
If your DAT return to court is on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday please contact Anthony Posada with the Legal Aid Society at Aposada@legal-aid.org, 212.577.3385.
If your DAT return to court is on Tuesday or Thursday please contact Avery McNeil with Bronx Defenders at averym@bronxdefenders.org, 718.838.7878.
Eligibility in the Bronx
You may be eligible for Project Reset if:
- You were arrested in the Bronx;
- You are 18-years-old or older;
- You were issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for a non-violent misdemeanor crime.
The final decision about eligibility rests with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office.
