Harm & Conflict:
Overview
Harm & Conflict Facilitation Services
Understanding Harm & Conflict
What is Harm?
Harm occurs when someone's actions negatively impact others physically, emotionally, financially, or socially. This can include:
Physical harm (injuries, property damage)
Emotional harm (trauma, distress, fear)
Relational harm (broken trust, damaged relationships)
Community harm (sense of safety disrupted, community cohesion affected)
What is Conflict?
Conflict arises when there are opposing needs, interests, or positions between individuals or groups. Conflicts can:
Stem from misunderstandings or lack of communication
Involve competing interests or limited resources
Result from differences in values, beliefs, or perceptions
Escalate if not addressed constructively
When to Seek Restorative Approaches
Restorative approaches can be helpful when:
There's a clear harm that needs to be addressed
Relationships need repair or rebuilding
Traditional punitive responses aren't meeting needs
All parties are willing to participate voluntarily
Complex situations require multiple perspectives
Our Difference
Traditional approaches often focus only on rules broken and consequences. Restorative approaches ask:
Who was harmed?
What do they need?
Who is responsible for addressing those needs?
How can the community support healing and prevent future harm?
Our Facilitation Services
At RJIM, we provide facilitation services to help address harm and conflict through restorative practices. Our trained facilitators create safe spaces for all parties to share their experiences, understand impacts, and work together toward healing and repair.
Who We Currently Serve
Priority Cases (Fully Funded):
Youth involved in the juvenile justice system
Adults with intellectual disabilities facing criminal charges
Additional Services (Fee-Based or Limited Availability):
Young adults (18-25)
Survivors of sexual violence
Community-based conflict resolution
Workplace harm and conflict
School-based incidents
Always Reach Out
We encourage you to contact us regardless of your situation. Our funding changes regularly, and we may be able to provide services at no cost depending on current grants and availability. We're committed to making restorative justice accessible to all Maine communities.
What to Expect
When you request facilitation services, here's what happens:
Initial Contact: Fill out our request form or call us to discuss your situation
Assessment: We'll determine if restorative practices are appropriate and explore funding options
Preparation: If we move forward, our facilitators will meet with all participants individually
Facilitation: We'll guide a restorative process that centers healing and accountability
Follow-up: We'll check in after the process to ensure agreements are being honored
Our Approach
Our facilitation process creates space for:
Sharing personal experiences and impacts
Asking important questions
Building mutual understanding
Creating collaborative solutions
Developing accountability plans
Healing relationships when possible
Request Facilitation
Ready to explore whether restorative facilitation is right for your situation?
