Reducing Recidivism through Restorative Justice

 

Monarch Thrift Shop is a site partner for the Avondale Restorative Justice Community Court (RJCC). The Avondale RJCC provides a pathway away from the prison system for non-violent offenders between the ages of 17-26. Our approach is built on respect, and meeting people where they are, while providing training in transferable skills in the retail industry. On average, we offer 100 community service hours quarterly.

The first Restorative Justice Community Court in Cook County started in North Lawndale on Chicago’s West Side in 2017. Two more courts started in Avondale on the Northwest Side and Englewood on the South Side in 2020. A new location in Sauk Village opened on July 15, 2024. As resources permit, the court plans to establish RJCC in additional areas of Cook County.   

To learn more about the Restorative Justice Community Courts and how to get involved, click here to view their brochure.