THE BRONX
Project Reset: Bronx brings together participants and community volunteers for restorative justice discussions.
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.
To participate or ask a question, please contact us:
Email: projectresetbx@innovatingjustice.org
Phone: 718.618.1550
Website: Bronx Community Solutions
Address:
215 E 161st St.
Bronx, NY 10451
Located at 3rd Ave/E 162nd Street on the Bx15, Bx21, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
Eligibility in the Bronx
You may be eligible for Project Reset if:
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You were arrested in the Bronx;
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You are 18-years-old or older;
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You were issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for a non-violent misdemeanor crime;
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The Bronx District Attorney's Office determines that your case is eligible.
The final decision about eligibility rests with the Bronx District Attorney's Office.
Legal Advice Available
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.
Become a Volunteer
Project Reset: Bronx relies on you, people from the Bronx community, to volunteer and run restorative circles. During circle discussions, volunteers share stories from their own lives and help participants strengthen community ties. Learn more about the stipend you can earn, the time commitment, and what being a volunteer means.
If you would like to volunteer for Project Reset, please click here to visit our volunteer platform.