The Center for Restorative Approaches (CRA) works to replace cultures of violence and punitive disciplinary practices with cultures focused on violence prevention and restorative approaches. Restorative approaches, also called restorative practices, are processes and strategies used in workplaces, schools, and the justice system to build, strengthen, and repair relationships.

CRA provides training, consulting, and facilitation of dialogue circles to improve communication, build relationships, reduce violence and allow those most impacted by conflict and wrongdoing to develop their own solutions for justice and well-being. CRA is committed to practicing and fostering anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion and has developed an anti-racism training based on restorative practices.

The organization has facilitated hundreds of restorative circles with youth, families, and organizations across the city as an alternative to suspension, expulsion, or other more punitive responses since its establishment in 2008.