Who We Are

BRITE (formerly LCJP) is a collaborative of individuals committed to giving people second, third, or even fourth chances to repair after they have caused harm. Through Bringing Restorative Interventions To Everyone (BRITE) we elevate the voice of those have been harmed or hurt while providing skills and training to provide repair instead of retribution.

These pillars are derived from the work and heart of our founder, Dr. Beverly Title, who understood the foundation of Restorative Justice began with relationship, respect, responsibility, repair and reintegration,  the  5 R’s of Restorative Justice. 

Diversity Inclusion & Belonging: We acknowledge that traditional structures of power are inherently biased against marginalized groups. RJ recognizes that true justice requires that we identify and actively remove barriers that exist for certain groups of people in our community. RJ  provides an alternative to the  traditional justice system so  marginalized voices can be heard, honored and elevated. 

Relationship-Centered: We prioritize the cultivation of meaningful relationships among individuals and communities. These connections are the foundation for healing, understanding, and collective growth.

Respectful Engagement: Through respect for ourselves and others, we acknowledge the inherent worth and dignity of each person, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences, and through this acknowledgment we can create brave spaces for all stories to be heard. 

Responsibility and Accountability: We honor the principles of responsibility and accountability by addressing harm as an essential component of the conflict transformation process.  

Commitment to Repair: We strive for holistic repair that addresses the emotional, relational, and systemic impacts of harm to both responsible persons and harmed parties.  We provide healing to those who were harmed by prioritizing and amplifying their voice in a way not provided in the traditional criminal justice system. Equally, we empower the responsible persons who have caused harm to make meaningful repair guided by their individual strengths. 

Reintegration into Community: We believe in the potential for positive change and growth for every individual. Our commitment to reintegration honors the indigenous roots of restorative justice in which every person is valued and indisposable. When people are given the opportunity to remain integrated into their communities instead of isolated, we all benefit and our community is strengthened.

BRITE Collaborative was established in 1994 as Teaching Peace by a St. Vrain Valley Educator, Dr. Beverly B. Title. Dr. Title partnered early with Lana Leonard to begin addressing bullying behavior within the district. The early work on the organization was to utilize restorative tools and interventions to prevent suspensions and expulsions that Dr. Title knew was deeply impacting black and brown youth. So, in a way, we are returning to our roots.

Now, as BRITE Collaborative we can amplify our efforts to help other local and national cities and organizations build their own Community Restorative Justice programs. We can help not only cities and municipalities with this work, we can train individuals, parents, workplaces, and other to utilize restorative tools to strengthen the community fabric.