McKinney Restorative Center, Incorporated

04/16/2026

Today! MRC had the privilege of pouring into an amazing group at First Congregational Christian Church’s Senior Ministry. 💜

We talked about something that often goes unspoken—interpersonal violence in our communities and how we can protect, support, and uplift one another.

Grateful for spaces that are open, honest, and ready to learn.

04/11/2026

What better time to enact real change that will affect crime victims across Alabama? During our first Alabama Crime Victims' Rights Month! The new application cap on Alabama Crime Victims Compensation claims will be TWO years instead of one.

Thank you to Representative Russell Bedsole and Senator Lance Bell for understanding the gravity of this change. Special thanks to Darlene Hutchinson Biehl for pushing to the very end with hours to spare to make sure that this legislation passed. Without her vision and persistence this lifeline to crime victims would not be a reality.

04/08/2026

Today we stood in action not just awareness. 💙
Sexual Assault Awareness Month reminds us that prevention, advocacy, and support require all of us.

04/04/2026

Unseen. Unheard. Not anymore.

MRC is honored to be part of this powerful conversation bringing awareness to sexual assault in the autism community.

Because every voice deserves to be heard. 💙

04/01/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a reminder that prevention starts with education, healing starts with support, and change starts with us. 🩵

Educate. Empower. Restore.

03/22/2026

If you provide services to crime victims in Alabama and haven't submitted your information for AVAP please follow the link below. We are so excited to announce a new project that will launch in May 2026.

In partnership with the University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business Capstone Program, we are developing a new Mobile and Web Application. The Alabama Victim Assistance Portal or AVAP will provide support, service, and advocacy information to crime victims across Alabama easily on their phone or computer.

We are currently collecting agency information. If you provide services to crime victims, please go to: https://vocalonline.org/avap/ and complete the form with your information.

Sharing with these agencies:
The Children’s Place, St. Clair Children’s Advocacy Center
Butterfly Bridge, Children's Advocacy Center
If you know of agencies in your area that provide services, please share this information. Thank you!

03/18/2026

03/12/2026

The legislation prioritizes restitution that is paid to victims instead of allocating the money to the courts or to district attorneys.

03/11/2026

🧠 March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month

For many survivors of domestic violence, the begins with a strangulation assault.
Strangulation is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) that happens when oxygen to the brain is cut off or restricted. Strangulation can lead to lasting neurological damage, even when there are no visible marks on the skin. The Institute works hard to train professionals to recognize the signs and symptoms of strangulation in adults and children.
🔗 Learn the signs and symptoms of strangulation at: https://www.allianceforhope.org/training-institute-on-strangulation-prevention/resources/signs-and-symptoms-of-strangulation
🔗 https://www.allianceforhope.org/training-institute-on-strangulation-prevention/resources/pediatric-signs-and-symptoms-of-strangulation

03/11/2026

We’re joining Crime Stoppers and The Wellness Connect for a community conversation on “The Quiet Crisis: Understanding Interpersonal Violence in Our Communities.”

Together we will be discussing how to recognize warning signs of abuse, protect vulnerable individuals, and strengthen community awareness around violence prevention and healing.
Thank you to Beta Sigma Phi for the opportunity to share this important discussion.

03/04/2026

The deadly incidents highlight a troubling pattern: domestic violence that escalates to fatal violence often shows warning signs that go unrecognized or unreported,

03/04/2026

MRC was honored to join partners and leaders at the CrimeStoppers Legislative Event today. When organizations, lawmakers, and communities come together, we strengthen our fight against crime and support for victims across Alabama.