Our Mission

Mission, Vision, Core Values

Mission

The Alma Center works to heal, transform and evolve the unresolved pain of trauma that fuels the continuation of cycles of violence, abuse and dysfunction in families and community.

We work primarily with men at-risk or involved in the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on men who have a history of domestic violence.

Vision

Our vision is that healing-focused care becomes a leading approach for re-imagining the criminal justice system, particularly in regards to intervention and prevention of family violence, and moves the system toward more restorative and effective models.

Core Values

Create, nurture and sustain a healing, peaceful and positive environment at the Alma Center based in practicing (offering personal example) and teaching (motivating others to practice) transformation of oppression in all its forms (e.g., misogyny, sexism, racism, homophobia); healing from trauma; and recovering individual life purpose.

Work willingly, honestly and courageously on your own journey of healing and overcoming oppression to ensure that your personal issues/triggers do not interfere with your ability to be fully present, compassionate, sincere and appropriate in your interactions, mentoring/teaching and expectations of the men.