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GRADUATION CEREMONIES

The Noble Pledge
Every 12 weeks, a promising new class graduates from the Restorative Resources Accountability Circles program. At a ceremony, attended by their family, volunteers, staff and all of those involved, each graduate walks across the stage and signs the Noble Pledge promising to:​

We celebrated our newest Accountability Circle 2018 graduates on April 24!

We celebrated our graduates with speeches, ceremony and song. Each were honored for their courage, strength and individual gifts in front of family, friends and the community. The celebration was capped off by music from our own Brasilian dance and drum group: Bloco Novo! Here's a film that shows how the Accountability Circle works:

Accountability Circle Graduation
January 2018

We are so proud of our graduates! We hosted ceremonies on Tuesday, January 16th at Piner High School. It was wonderful to see all the friends and family who came to offer their love and support. Once again: CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES we honor your courage, honesty and commitment! Here's a film that shows how the Accountability Circle works:

Accountability Circle Graduation
November 2016

Under the leadership of Chad Bolla, a new round of Accountability Circle participants graduated Mon, Nov. 7 in a ceremony at Cook Middle School in Santa Rosa. 

Accountability Circle Graduation
November 2015

A new round of Accountability Circle participants graduated Mon, Nov. 2 in a ceremony at Cook Middle School in Santa Rosa. Community activist Rogelio Roman Jr. offered inspirational words of wisdom. Plenty of families and volunteers showed up in support. Now these young men and women will take what they've learned in the circle and share it with the community.

Accountability Circle Film
May 2015

Accountability Circle Graduation
May 2015

Accountability Circle Graduation
August 2014

Accountability Circle Graduation
May 2014

Accountability Circle Graduation
August 2017

Under the leadership of program director Chad Bolla, a new round of Accountability Circle participants graduated on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Piner High School. Congratulations to our newest graduates! ​

Accountability Circle Graduation
May 2016

A new round of Accountability Circle participants graduated Mon, May 2 in a ceremony at Cook Middle School in Santa Rosa. Guest speaker Eduardo Mendez, a budding mentor who was once expelled from Cook, returned to share his story of redemption with the youth. Now these young men and women will take what they've learned in the circle and share it with the community.

Accountability Circle Graduation
February 2016

A new round of Accountability Circle participants graduated Mon, Feb. 1 in a ceremony at Cook Middle School in Santa Rosa. Community Action Partnership mentor Jason Carter offered inspirational words of wisdom. Plenty of families and volunteers showed up in support. Now these young men and women will take what they've learned in the circle and share it with the community.

Accountability Circle Graduation
August 2015

Under the direction of program coordinator Chad Bolla, a new round of Accountability Circle participants graduated Mon, Aug. 3 in a ceremony at Cook Middle School in Santa Rosa. Community activist Ana Salgado offered inspirational words of wisdom. And plenty of families and volunteers showed up in support. Now these young men and women will take what they've learned in the circle and share it with the community!

Accountability Circle Graduation
February 2015

Accountability Circle Graduation
November 2014

Cook Middle School
Memorial Garden

Accountability Circle Graduation
June 2013


Looking Back: A Restorative Success Story

In 2005, Daniel Vega joined in a Cinco de Mayo clash with Santa Rosa police officers. When he awoke the next day, his photo was on the front page of the Press Democrat. To see what happened next and how he turned his life around by enrolling in Restorative Resources, watch the video.
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  • About Us
    • Letter to Our Supporters
    • Our Purpose
    • Our Staff
    • Our Board
    • Our Advisors
    • Careers
    • Contact
  • Schools
    • Restorative Practices in Schools
    • School Training
    • Somos Circles
    • Restorative Middle School
    • Accountability Circles
    • Restorative Conferences
    • School Map
    • Educator Toolkit >
      • Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District
      • Rincon Valley Unified School District
    • Restorative School Culture
  • Courts
    • Restorative Practices in Justice & Courts
    • Restorative Conferences
    • Accountability Circles
    • RESTORATIVE DIALOGUE
    • Adult Programs
    • Our Philosophy
  • Community
    • Restorative Practices in Community
    • COMMUNITY VOICES
    • Our Stories
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer & Donate
    • Donate
  • News
    • Current News Stories
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    • Worldwide News
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