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New Beginnings Youth Program

This program works with youths from ages 12-17 around restorative justice. It encourages youths to build positive and powerful relationships with individuals, families and communities. The program supports and educates youths on conflict resolution, repairing harm, healing and making oneself a priority. We provide tools to help them achieve and succeed in academics, their goals and life. Trusting the Process! To be and to do. 

Gregory Variste is a Boston-based restorative justice coach with nine years of experience in holistic arts and trauma-informed practices.  His background includes work with Spoke (formerly Medicine Well Productions) and mentorship under Courtney Grey.  Gregory focuses on culturally appropriate strategies and responses in his restorative justice work.

Gregory M. Variste

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Restorative Justice Coaches working with the youth.

Mr. V, Ms. Shakylia 
and Mr. Rakim

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