Our Impact
Meeting the Moment: Why Our Work Matters
When students are equipped with the skills to resolve conflict peacefully, to listen with empathy, and to lead their communities, they don’t just feel safer at school. They learn more. They show up more. They become more. At Western Justice Center (WJC), we empower youth, educators, and communities with conflict resolution skills that foster safe, inclusive schools and long-term success. Conflict resolution is a vital life skill—supporting personal growth, workplace readiness, civic engagement, and community leadership.
Today, WJC leads the largest Restorative Education initiative in LA County, with staff supporting more than 40 schools across multiple districts. While we provide a range of accessible training opportunities for students and educators, the focus of our work is on building long-term partnerships designed to shift school culture, climate and discipline practices districtwide.
Three Pillars of WJC’s Work
Transforming inequitable systems
 We replace punitive responses with restorative systems that expand belonging and opportunity. So that discipline, conflict and harm are met with healing and accountability rather than exclusion.
Building youth voice and collective agency
We equip young people to be peer mediators, restorative leaders and problem-solvers. Youth exercise their voices, facilitate dialogue and help shape a healthier and more inclusive school culture.
Creating infrastructure for resilient communities
We strengthen relationships, skills and shared practices for navigating conflict and difference. Fostering healing, belonging, resilience and collective racial equity in schools and beyond.
At A Glance
We are building a community of young peacebuilders and the adults who support them.
Since 2022
4,549
Students, educators and volunteers trained in
conflict resolution and restorative practices
38,000+
Young people learning in schools where
conflict resolution tools are in use
In the 2025-2026 School Year
664+
Students trained as
peer mediators
4,047
Students supported through restorative circles
718
Educators engaged in restorative justice practices
Why This Matters Beyond One School
- When schools have the tools to address conflict restoratively, the benefits extend beyond individual students.
- Classrooms become more stable. Educators are better supported. Families build trust.
- Communities gain young leaders who know how to repair harm, bridge differences, and solve problems together.
55 South Grand Avenue,
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 584-7494
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