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Verónica R Cruz
Executive Director





​Email: [email protected]

​Expertise: ​Retired Business Systems Analyst, The Superior Court of California, Sonoma County

WHY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
​AND WHY RESTORATIVE RESOURCES?

I believe that we are all connected and that our relationships are the most important and valuable assets within our community; Restorative Practices help us build and maintain positive relationships and live in a healthy, collaborative, constructive way. ​​
Read more about Verónica
Verónica has lived in Sonoma County for 42 years and prior to moving here, she was a foster child in Lake County from the age of 6 to 18.  She gained 32 years of valuable work experience in the Superior Court and the Office of the District Attorney, working to improve the criminal process as a legal clerk, courtroom clerk, supervisor, and finally as a Business Systems Analyst in the Court IT Department. She holds a Certificate as a Court Manager from the National Center for State Courts, West Virgina and earned a Data Analysis Certificate from Villa Nova University.
 
Justice within the Court has always been a central theme in Verónica’s life.  It was a natural move after retirement to volunteer with Restorative Resources as a Board Member and later work in a directorship. Volunteering is also an important part of Verónica’s retirement where she serves or has served on the City of Santa Rosa’s Community Advisory Board, the Sheriff’s Latino Advisory Board, the Sheriff’s Community Roundtable for Equity, Engagement, and Diversity, Cinco de Mayo Festival Committee, and her neighborhood association.

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Elizabeth Villaseñor Pesqueda
Circle Keeper & Case Manager



​Email: [email protected]
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​Expertise: ​BA in Sociology, Sonoma State University

WHY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
​AND WHY RESTORATIVE RESOURCES?

In my heart, transformations can only happen when we start to listen to one another and hopefully understand one another and working at Restorative Resources, my dedication and desire to bring restorative justice into our community has been strengthened.
Read more about Elizabeth
Elizabeth has been living in Sonoma County her entire life and over the course of that time, she has seen many injustices where she felt more needed to be done.  Elizabeth believes that this starts with our youth and that Restorative Justice is one of the building blocks to healthy communication and relationships.  In her current position, she is responsible for giving youth a space where everyone can feel safe and feel heard. 
 
Elizabeth is an alumnus from Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.  Prior to Restorative Resources, Elizabeth worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA with the City of Santa Rosa’s Office of Community Engagement and the Center for Community Engagement at Sonoma State University.  She worked diligently towards building community cohesion and resiliency and engaging community members with partner organizations.  Her body of volunteer work includes Harvest for the Hungry and the Petaluma Health Clinic.

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Alcina Horstman
Restorative Conference Facilitator



​​Expertise: ​20 years of social justice work and 8 years as a Restorative Practitioner

WHY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
​AND WHY RESTORATIVE RESOURCES?

Restorative Practices are the future in holistic healing from harm, and Restorative Resources offers an effective bridge for accountability and healing.
Read more about Alcina
Alcina Horstman has a four year Studio Arts Diploma and a BA in Humanities.  She brings over 20 years of experience of social justice work in Boston, New York, and Bay Area communities, as well as 8 years of Restorative Practices experience.

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Jane Weil
Programs & Training Director




​Email: [email protected]
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​Expertise: ​
Master’s in Social Work, University of California at Berkeley

WHY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
​AND WHY RESTORATIVE RESOURCES? 
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​Restorative Justice and Practices resonate with my deep interest in social justice and provides a process for working with people to improve communication, heal harms, build, and rebuild relationships and community, and support the rights and interests of all members of the community.
read more about jane
Jane began her social work career providing Mental Health Services to children and families at a rural health clinic and in a high school’s dropout prevention program.  After earning a Certificate in Conflict Resolution at Sonoma State University, she worked at Recourse as a mediator, and served on their Board of Directors.  In 2009, Jane joined the staff at Restorative Resources as a Restorative Conference facilitator, case manager and trainer, working on grant projects, contracts, and private pay cases.
 
In 2019, Jane became the Programs and Training Director and continued to provide restorative services to referred and private clients and impacted parties; facilitate Restorative Conferences; facilitate conferences for those returning to school following expulsion or returning to the community after time spent in Juvenile Detention.  She has provided trainings in restorative justice and practices to educators, administrators, and community members, and mentored those entering the field.


Restorative Resources
P.O. Box 3246, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
427 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
​CA 95401

707-542-4244
[email protected]

501(c)(3) Tax ID#94-3389695
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  • ABOUT US
    • Vision-Purpose-Mission
    • Restorative Justice Explained
    • Restorative Resources History
    • Restorative Roots
  • Restorative News
    • Current News
    • Annual Report
    • News Archives
  • Make Waves
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Sponsor
    • Recruitments
    • Internships
    • Restorative Store
    • Media Requests
  • Our Team
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Advisory Council
  • Our Services
    • Restorative Training
    • Private Pay Services
    • Restorative Conferencing
    • Accountability Circles
    • .RJ - Diversion Opportunity for Transformation
    • Restorative Dialogue Circles
    • Re-Entry Conferences
    • In C.I.R.C.L.E Cohorts
  • Our Community
    • Current Partnerships
    • Supporters
    • Memberships
    • Schools
  • Resources
    • RJ Tools for Parents
    • Parent Portal
    • RJ Tools for Young People
    • Young People Portal
    • RJ Tools for Schools
    • School Portal