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MCJC's Place in the Community
The MCJC is a department of the City of Montpelier, housed in City Hall. The Director, Yvonne Byrd, assumes day to day responsibility for operating the MCJC within the parameters set by an agreement between the Citizen Advisory Board, the City of Montpelier, and the Agency of Human Services. The Programs Coordinator, Judy Gibson, administers the Reparative Boards and assists with workshops, mediation, and outreach to victims.
The work of the MCJC is made possible by federal and state grants, municipal support, other grants and donations, and the generous contribution of time by volunteers.
A municipal/community partnership for the MCJC is guaranteed by giving responsibility to citizen volunteers for sharing in the governing of the center and delivering many of the services, and by the Agency of Human Services and the City, who provide support necessary to enable citizen volunteers to take on that responsibility.
MCJC is a founding member of the Community Justice Network of Vermont. The work of Vermont's Community Justice Centers and Restorative Justice Programs is defined by a grant agreement with the Vermont Department of Corrections to make communities safer and prevent crime.
The Citizen Advisory Board gives community input in setting goals, priorities, and policies for the MCJC. Current Citizen Advisory Board members are June Bascom, Chair
Jane Edwards
Tony Facos
John Gorczyk
Doug Hoyt
Sarah Jarvis
Alfred Mills
Alaya Morning
Joanne Pereira
Bethany Pombar
Steve Reynes
Glenn Sturgis
Connie Weems
MCJC Staff
Director: Yvonne Byrd
ybyrd@montpelier-vt.org
Programs Coordinator: Judy Gibson
jgibson@montpelier-vt.org
Our Service Area
The Montpelier Community Justice Center serves the communities of Montpelier, Berlin, Calais, East Montpelier, Middlesex, and Worcester.
