Healing Communities, Transforming Lives

Welcome to Relief Circle a space where healing, connection, and transformation come to life.

A space where healing, connection, and transformation come to life. We believe that every conflict holds the potential for growth, and every community has the power to unite and thrive. Through restorative justice, community mediation, and healing circles, we create safe spaces for understanding, dialogue, and peace.

All our services are completely free of charge and available in-person or hybrid (online + in-person) to meet your needs and comfort.

Our Programs: Building Peace, Connection, and Belonging

At Relief Circle, we believe every community deserves access to free, compassionate spaces for dialogue, healing, and connection.Through our Restorative Resettlement Hubs, Healing Circles, and Community Mediation, we help individuals and families resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen relationships.

All our services are completely free and offered in-person or through phone, WhatsApp, or Zoom — ensuring that support is available to everyone, everywhere.

Together, we are creating communities that listen, heal, and grow stronger through understanding and peace.

Our Free Services

Each service is built on listening, empathy, and collaboration — helping people move from tension to trust, and from separation to understanding.

Whether you’re seeking to resolve a conflict, strengthen your community, or support refugee resettlement, Relief Circle is here to help, always free, always accessible, always human.

Restorative Circles

Bring together those affected by harm to share stories, rebuild trust, and restore relationships.

Community Mediation

Resolve family, workplace, or community conflicts confidentially and respectfully.

Pre- Conferences & Conferences

Guided sessions that prepare and support all sides before and during dialogue.

Conflict Resolution Coaching

Personalized support to help individuals and leaders handle disputes peacefully.

Meet Our Team

Ishtiaq Khan (Illinois)

Ishtiaq Khan is a community builder, conflict resolution practitioner, and healing facilitator, driven by compassion, a dedication to justice, and a deep belief in the power of connection. Their work focuses on creating spaces where individuals and communities can find strength, resolve conflicts, and foster healing through collective action and understanding.

Debra Budiani (Washington DC)

Debra is a dedicated Restorative Justice practitioner. She works actively in her community and is involved with the University of Maryland, and with the DC Peace Team. She has a lot of experience and passion for restorative justice and has made a big impact on many people lives

Mary Rose Moll

(Oregon)

Mary is a Restorative Justice Apprentice, Circle Keeper, and Mediator at Neighbor to Neighbor, Inc. in Salem, Oregon. She holds a Master’s degree in Restorative Justice and is dedicated to fostering healing, accountability, and connection through community-based dialogue and restorative practices.

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Please Reach out to us

info@reliefcircle.org

(540) 282- 0456

Languages: We proudly offer Mediation and Restorative circles in:

English · Pashto · Spanish · Urdu · Hindi · Punjabi & Arabic every voice deserves to be heard, understood, and valued.