December 22nd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

West Virginia communities including Berkley Springs, Shepherdstown, Elkins and Fairmont have hosted community talking circles through the West Virginia Restorative Justice Project.  Board member Nicole Bailey says restorative justice can be used in criminal justice to repair harm and restore relationships in families, or help parties tackle community issues such as homelessness or substance use recovery…

   

“You can bring in the person who's been harmed and the person who caused the harm, as well as other community members who may have been affected.”