Restorative justice is rooted in the belief that we are all interconnected and that healing after harm happens when everyone affected works together to make things right. Circles are one way communities practice this—bringing people together to listen, repair relationships, and restore dignity.

Because Circles originate from Indigenous traditions across the world, Restorative Houston honors the Karankawa, Atakapa-Ishak, Akokisa, and Sana peoples, the original caretakers of this land. We also acknowledge the legacy of genocide, land theft, and the enslavement of Indigenous peoples from Africa. Restorative justice calls us to confront these histories so that true healing and accountability can guide our work today.