Our Staff
VRJS employs a part-time Program Coordinator and a part-time Program Assistant. With the heavy workload the consistently increasing number of referrals puts on the organization, we hope to soon acquire funds to increase the hours for both of these positions.
Our Board
Our board consists of two lawyers, a professor of law, a Victoria Police Department officer, a law student, a dispute resolution consultant, a retired ombudsperson and a retired victim services provider.
The members of our board take a very active role in strategic development, raising funds, managing finances, community outreach and organization oversight. They often lend a hand with the day-to-day operation of the organization. The expertise and skill which our board members bring to the table is a key facet of our organization’s success.
Current Board of Directors
Alyne Mochan, Chair of the Board
Crystal White, Co-Chair
Elena Merritt, Secretary
Devin Arnold, Treasurer
Clint Kuzio
Aharon Ittah
Christine McGregor
Ryan Johnson
Rick Anthony
Board Member Bio – Alyne Mochan
I was introduced to restorative justice several years ago, after taking the facilitator training workshop. I had just finished law school, and the idea
of a different approach to the traditional justice system appealed to me.
For the first few years as a volunteer, I participated in circles as a facilitator, co-facilitator and mentor. The power of the process to bring together people who have experienced hurt, shame, and anger and see them come to a place of healing, understanding and acceptance is truly remarkable. What I value most about the process is that we are there to support people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, whether it is facing up to the shame and guilt of harming someone, or moving past the fear and anger of being armed. I know that our work really does make a difference and lives are changed for the better, some dramatically so.
I have been on the board for the past five years, the past two as Chair. Although I miss being a witness to the transformative power of the circle, I really enjoy being on the board. There’s so much that needs to be done behind the scenes to keep our organization going! It is interesting and challenging work that has great rewards. I also feel privileged to work with such amazingly talented and dedicated people.
