Bringing restorative practices to the community
by Mel Motel Co-Director of Restorative Justice at Interaction When the Brattleboro Community Justice Center came together with Youth Services In 2021, our goal was simple: streamline our county’s restorative justice programs by having them all under one roof. Additionally, we believed,…
Responding to Homelessness and Mental Health Needs
by Lucy Webb Clinician at Interaction In many places — and Windham and Windsor counties are no exception — the impact of homelessness is increasingly visible. Housing in our region is in short supply for people at any income or…
Honoring a Beloved Volunteer: Remembering Thomas Ely
by Marie-Pierre Py Reentry / COSA Coordinator On August 30th, the Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) Community lost one of its beloved volunteers – Tom Ely. Tom was a great many things (see his obituary here). To me, he was someone I took great pleasure…
40th Annual Golf Tournament Drives Support for Local Youth and Restorative Justice on July 23, 2025
Brattleboro, Vermont — Interaction, formerly Youth Services, is proud to bring together golf enthusiasts for its 40th Anniversary Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Brattleboro Country Club. This long-established event raises vital funds for local youth programs,…
BrattlePaddle for a cause this weekend!
For the second year in a row, the BrattlePaddle Race is donating its proceeds to Interaction: Youth Services and Restorative Justice—and we couldn’t be more grateful! Are you interested in a friendly competition down the West and Connecticut Rivers? Come to…
Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Raffle
WIN $3000! Buy A Golf Ball online for the raffle! Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Brattleboro Country Club during Interaction’s Annual Golf Tourney One golf ball for $100, maximum sold will be 100. It’s as simple as that!…
“The reparative board treated me like a person. It was very different from the way the justice system treats people”
When Kayla Gallant was terminated early from probation after being incarcerated for a month, she took a moment to reflect on the things that helped her along the way. She was able to get into rehab quickly because she was…
Takeaways from an inspiring restorative justice training with Kay Pranis
Interaction staff Grace Nolan, Katie Kohnfelder and Rachael Trill participated in the Deepening Peacemaking Circle Facilitation Skills training with Kay Pranis, a leading figure in restorative justice and the use of peacemaking circles. Kay Pranis is known for her decades…
Annual Brattle Paddle to benefit Interaction
This Sunday, June 30th, the Annual Brattle Paddle will take place. It features canoe, kayak, SUP, and Surfski races for all skill levels. The proceeds of this event will go to Interaction! Thank you very much!
BrattRock 2024 Spring Edition Unleashes Captivating Lineup to Ignite the Stone Church Stage!
The festival will showcase a dozen youth bands on June 8 Brattleboro, VT– BrattRock, Windham County’s youth music festival, returns Saturday, June 8th at The Stone Church with a stacked lineup of youth performers. Twelve bands and solo artists will…