Restorative Justice
Relationships form the heart of community.
When those relationships are based on respect and understanding, everyone benefits.
Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) helps build and repair relationships -- whether working to repair the harm of a crime, bringing parties together to work out sustainable solutions, or providing proactive support to build community connections and promote positive decision-making.
EVRJP is building and restoring community one relationship at a time.
Contact Information
Physical Address:
170 McGregor Ave., Suite 204
Estes Park, CO 80517
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1287
Estes Park, CO 80517
- Conflict Resolution Line: 970-577-3845
- Melissa Westover, Interim Restorative Justice Manager: 970-577-3829
- Megan Graper, Restorative Justice Program Coordinator: 970-577-3818
- Email: RestorativeJustice@estes.org
We believe that a restorative community is a better community.
We facilitate proactive and responsive processes that enhance cooperation, encourage understanding, and strengthen relationships. EVRJP is building and restoring community one relationship at a time.
A culture of inclusivity.
When people feel respected, valued, and that they belong, we grow ourselves and our community. Providing brave spaces that elevate diverse perspectives helps us engage in difficult conversations, bridge understanding, honor needs and find mutually beneficial resolutions.
Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) is a unique alliance formed in 2002 between the Estes Valley community and Estes Park Police Department. The vision of this partnership was to invite the community to join with the Estes Park Police Department in providing restorative justice services to the Estes Valley. While initially formed to assist in dealing with juvenile crime, EVRJP has grown to offer proactive and responsive programs for youth and adults that bring the community together to resolve issues and build solutions. Each EVRJP process is based on the restorative principles of relationship, respect, responsibility, repair, reconciliation and reintegration. At the core is an approach to problem solving that is inclusive, fosters open dialogue, encourages accountability and provides an opportunity for parties to build meaningful resolutions. EVRJP processes reduce the number of repeat offenders, strengthen the community, increase safety and promote active citizenship through a variety of volunteer roles.
Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) is a hybrid municipal/nonprofit organization that is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). This partnership enables EVRJP to provide restorative justice services to the Estes Valley. It also assists in providing professional development opportunities, mental health service, new program development, initial and ongoing volunteer training, special events and more. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership is a hybrid municipal/nonprofit organization. The 501(c)(3) board of directors provides insight and support for program development, strategic planning and fundraising, and consists of the following individuals:
- David Cordes
- Diana David Brown (Vice Chair)
- Jim Carr (Treasurer)
- Mary Barron (Secretary)
- Melissa Westover (Chair)
- Rick Life (Ex-officio)
- Rob Pieper