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Start With What Is Happening.

You do not need the right program — or the right words. Start with the situation that feels closest. You can understand your options privately first and reach out only when it feels useful.

Nothing on this page is sent to CJC. You choose if and when to reach out.

Find what feels closest

What Is Going On?

None of these are perfect labels. Choose the closest fit and learn what it may involve before you share anything with CJC.

Conflict or harm is affecting me or someone I care about.

Something has happened between people — a relationship strained, a wrong done, or harm that someone is carrying. You can first understand voice, accountability, repair, and what a restorative option may involve.

Understand restorative options

I’m dealing with a conflict with another person.

A disagreement or hard situation with a family member, neighbor, coworker, organization, landlord or tenant, or another relationship. Mediation may be one option — but not the only one.

Explore mediation

This involves a school or young person.

Conflict, relationships, discipline, exclusion, bullying, restorative practice, or another situation within a school community.

Explore schools & youth

Someone is returning to community.

A person returning from incarceration, their family, or someone supporting the work of reconnection, accountability, belonging, and community life.

Explore returning to community

I was referred to CJC for victim support.

If a court, agency, or advocate referred you to CJC, start by understanding your rights, choices, and what the referral may involve before deciding what you want to do next.

Review victim & referral options

I’m not sure where to begin.

That is enough to start. Tell CJC what is happening in your own words, or share a lower-pressure community signal first.

Email CJC

(559) 878-5111 Send a community signal

Community Listening is not a support request and should not include confidential case or immediate-safety details.

Exploring a page never sends anything to CJC, and reaching out does not commit you to anything. Mediation and restorative processes are voluntary, are not right for every situation, and CJC cannot take on every request. If direct contact feels unsafe or could escalate harm, it does not have to be your next step.

Want to understand first?

Learn Before You Decide.

Build practical conflict skills and understand CJC’s approaches without starting a request.

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