Restorative Practices Aotearoa

Restorative Practices Aotearoa (RPA) is the professional association representing the growing number of New Zealand providers of Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices. RPA is the professional accreditation body for New Zealand providers of restorative practices. RPA was incorporated as Restorative Justice Aotearoa in 2005 and was changed to Restorative Practices Aotearoa in April 2015 following a special general meeting. RPA is registered with the Charities Commission. Since it's inception RPA has established a strong and credible base for the development of quality restorative practices services. We have been involved with all facets of restorative justice and practices both prior to our incorporation and since. RPA's mission is to foster and support high quality restorative practice and services that will enhance the lives of individuals and communities. RPA will continue to develop and enhance its range of servies within the Justice sector, as well as extending its field of operations more comprehensively into other sectors such as education, environment and health. RPA operates within the same value set of the core restorative practices values: Participation Respect Honesty Humility Interconnectedness Accountability