# Accountability Support # Accountability Support SHARE Team ![People with arms around each other](/sites/g/files/omnuum12116/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-07/restorative-practices.png?itok=f8bgywFJ) [ draftsEmail Restorative Practitioner](mailto:RestorativePractices_SHARE@harvard.edu) [ phone\_androidCall the Office: (617) 496-5636](tel:6174965636) ## expand\_more ## We believe that accountability becomes more possible when people have support. ![A person leaping](/sites/g/files/omnuum12116/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-07/Image-template-v7.jpg?itok=cWpt7x69) When harm occurs, support is often needed to help people and communities cope with these experiences. When people have the support they need, further harm becomes less likely to occur, and accountability becomes more possible. We want people to seek support because we believe that moments of conflict and harm can be opportunities for people to be their best selves. One way that we support people and communities in working toward accountability is through restorative practices. Restorative practices help people identify needs and address root causes of harm. --- ## Setting Up a Meeting with a Restorative Practitioner To schedule a meeting with a Restorative Practitioner, you are welcome to call or email and let us know you’d like to meet. We schedule meetings Monday through Friday from 9:00am–5:00pm. We generally schedule 45-50 minutes for a first meeting, although you do not have to stay the whole time if you do not want to. All meetings are free, voluntary, and confidential. --- ## What to Expect at a First Restorative Practices Meeting You might be curious what it is like to meet with the SHARE Team's Restorative Practitioner for the first time. When you meet, you can expect that we will ask you what name and pronouns you’d like us to use. We will often explain who we are, the work that we do, review confidentiality, and be curious about what brings you in for a meeting. We will also answer questions that you may have. Some themes that may be covered in a first meeting include topics such as: - What are restorative practices? - How have you and others been impacted by what happened? - What is a support and accountability pod? - Are there any resources that you’d like help connecting with? The SHARE Team Restorative Practitioner may ask question such as, "What brings you in?", “Is there anything that would be important for me to know about you?”, "What happened to make you reach out to us for support?", or "“What’s felt most challenging about this experience?" A first conversation would usually not be more than 50 minutes, and you can leave at any time. We can meet in person or virtually via secure zoom. Meeting with the SHARE Team's Restorative Practitioner is not an admission of guilt. We look forward to meeting with you. --- ## What the Restorative Practitioner Offers We offer support to members of the Harvard community who may have caused or contributed to harm. This support includes: - Crisis support and connection with community referrals - Accountability-focused counseling and support - Group support and consultation It can be challenging to hear the message when somebody tells us we have hurt them. It is normal to feel a defensive reaction because there’s an expectation that if you’ve caused harm, you’ll be punished. Often, when accusations are made publicly about an individual who may have caused harm, opinions can get polarized about the individual and the situation. We know that it can feel counterintuitive and challenging to seek support if you may have caused harm or have been called out by others for having caused harm. We’ll start by listening to your experience and working with you to identify immediate needs so that we can connect you to appropriate resources. If you’re open to exploring themes of accountability, we’re happy to support you in that work. In addition to meeting with the Restorative Practitioner, some additional resources and supports you might consider include: - [A Call for Change Helpline:](https://acallforchangehelpline.org/) [(877) 898-3411](tel:8778983411) - [Growing a New Heart](https://growinganewheart.org/) - [Emerge](https://www.emergedv.com/) In addition to offering support, we would love to collaborate with those interested in proactively developing [restorative practices](https://csndr.harvard.edu/community-outreach-and-culture-change-share) in their own communities. ## Contact SHARE Team Confidential Office phone number: [(617) 496-5636](tel:6174965636) 24/7 Confidential Hotline: [(617) 495-9100](tel:6174959100) Email: [RestorativePractices\_SHARE@harvard.edu](mailto:RestorativePractices_SHARE@Harvard.edu) ![Two people dancing](/sites/g/files/omnuum12116/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-07/share-footer.png?itok=RVF50zyK)