When disagreements or conflicts arise and cause harm, there is a restorative process that Rutgers offers to address things in a non-punitive way called a restorative justice (RJ) conference. It is a completely voluntary process that involves prework, education, meeting the needs of impacted parties, and holding responsible parties accountable. Support persons for each party are welcome in the process. The result of an RJ conference is a signed agreement crafted by both parties to meet the needs of the impacted party and repair the harm.
Click here to download a sample RJ conference script, so you know what to expect during the conference. Watch the video below to learn more.
Some situations that may qualify for a tier 2 RJ process:
- Roommate conflict
- Bias incident
- Disharmony in a student organization
- Microaggression on campus
- Peer conflict
- Some sexual misconduct incidents (reported through this form)
