Transformational

prison project

☼ Boston, MA

● About

Good Things come full circle—
Who we are and how we started:

The Transformational Prison Project (TPP) was born inside MCI–Norfolk in 2012, after a violent prison riot nearly took the life of the youngest incarcerated person. Lifers, long-termers and volunteers came together to make their community

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Transformative. Restorative. justice.

● Support

Help Us Make a Difference


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● R.J. Life

Connected in circle,
United in Purpose:
What we do and why we do it

Restorative Justice is centered around the Circle Process. "Circles" refer to a series of guided groups where dialogue is facilitated between those who have caused harm, referred to as the  "Responsible Party", and those who have experienced harm, referred to as the "Impacted Party". These Circles are lead by Restorative Justice Facilitators, or "CircleKeepers", who expertly guide and support program participants using both training and lived experience. The Circles often contain community members and participant support systems who help the Responsible and Impacted Party to come to an agreement of what amends and restoring harm looks like. 

Restorative Justice is always an invitation. This means that it is an entirely voluntary process, and highly individualized to each participant. 

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Contact us here.

We want to hear from you. Whether you want to request a Restorative Justice Training, learn more about our mission or want to say hey!, please leave us your name and contact information and we will get back to you as soon as possible.