The proclamation reads: 
Whereas, restorative justice emphasizes taking accountability, repairing harm to victims and community, and is rooted in the five principles of Restorative Justice: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Repair, and Reintegration.
Whereas, Colorado has strong support for restorative justice with over 40 statutes related to the juvenile and criminal legal system to build comprehensive legal infrastructure for using Restorative Justice.  
Whereas, Center for Restorative Programs is a local organization offering restorative approaches and building capacity in partnership with courts, criminal justice agencies, schools, social service agencies, local law enforcement and many other community agencies. 
Whereas, restorative justice is an effective approach in reducing recidivism.
Whereas community involvement is critical in addressing the broader impact of crime/harm and healing. 
Now, therefore, I, Vern Heersink, Chair, Alamosa County Commissioners, hereby acknowledge November 1st - November 30th, 2025 as Restorative Justice Month