. >> founded by amy barch, it's based on the concept of restorative justice. >> it's an approach that's important to bring people together of the crime and for us to get together and see one another as people and build compassion and understanding. that's where real change happens. when we choose violence as a way to respond to problems, we have to stand responsible for what happens even if that intent is never there. >> eight years earlier, ryan kary was one of 12 victims of a murder and robbery spree carried out in virginia. >> we're lucky to have ryan with us to share his testimony and he's going to talk about how assault impacted his life. >> kary was left with permanent injuries to his right arm and head. >> the first time i talked, i couldn't sit in the chair. i was just shaky and nervous, but it's very rewarding. about eight years ago, i got off work at night and i was going home to have dinner with my family. parked across the street from my folks' house and was walking across the street and a car stopped at the stop sign and the passenger got out. and came up to me asking for