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Founded 2023Broward County, Florida

Who We Are

A Community Built on Hope & Healing

Founded in 2023, RESTT is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering survivors and rebuilding lives shattered by abuse. We are committed to our mission of providing support and resources to those in need, fostering resilience, and promoting healing within our community.

RESTT stands for Resources, Education, Stability, Transition, and Transformation — the five pillars that guide every program, every conversation, and every life we touch.

We serve mothers with minor children in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties, FL, who are navigating active criminal cases against abusive partners and seeking a safe, supported path forward.

Our Story

Born from First-Hand Experience

As a former prosecutor, Jesch Augustin observed the hurdles confronted by survivors of intimate partner violence in their quest for justice, particularly mothers with minors who had to protect their children while seeking help.

This motivated her to facilitate access to crucial resources necessary for survivors to transition from a place of trauma and abuse to one of hope and healing.

What began as one attorney's determination to close the gap between survivors and justice has grown into a multi-disciplinary organization serving families across South Florida.

Jeschamma Augustin, Esq.

Founder & Executive Director

"Transitioning from a place of trauma and abuse to one of hope and healing."

Our Mission

Standing with Brave Mothers

The urgency of our work is clear: we stand with these brave mothers, ensuring their voices are heard and their paths to justice are accessible. The goal is to address the issues that often led to dropped cases due to lack of victim cooperation.

RESTT is dedicated to easing concerns regarding safety, financial support, and emotional well-being, empowering victims to maintain their resilience throughout the legal process.

Reduce Dropped Cases

Addressing the barriers that cause survivors to disengage from the legal process through comprehensive support.

Ensure Safety

Providing housing, childcare, and legal protection so mothers can focus on healing without fear.

Build Resilience

Equipping survivors with the tools, resources, and community support to rebuild and thrive.

We stand with these brave mothers, ensuring their voices are heard and their paths to justice are accessible.

RESTT is dedicated to easing concerns regarding safety, financial support, and emotional well-being — empowering victims to maintain their resilience throughout the legal process.

2023

Year Founded

3

Counties Served (FL)

6

ACCESS Services

501c3

Nonprofit Status

Our Team

Meet the Leadership

Driven by lived experience, legal expertise, and a deep commitment to community — meet the people behind RESTT.

Jeschamma Augustin, Esq.

Founder & Executive Director

Jesch is an Estate, Trust, and Guardianship litigation attorney licensed in Florida and North Carolina. She began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting serious felony cases and advocating for victims of crime, including those impacted by intimate partner violence. That experience continues to shape her approach — grounded in strength, precision, and compassion.

Mirline Augustin, MSW

Director of Counseling Services

Mirline graduated magna cum laude from Barry University with a Master of Social Work and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Florida Atlantic University. Her expertise in both social work and childhood development brings a uniquely holistic lens to RESTT's counseling and child care programs.

Herby Honore, Davie PD

Board Director

Lieutenant Honore is a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer serving in Broward County, FL, and a proud native of Fort Lauderdale's Melrose community. Beyond his work in law enforcement, he serves as the Assistant Pastor and Youth Pastor at Sanctuary of Living Waters, where he passionately mentors and guides the next generation.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Compassion

We meet every survivor exactly where they are — with empathy, without judgement, and without conditions.

Justice

We believe every survivor deserves access to the legal system, regardless of resources or circumstance.

Transformation

We don't just manage crisis — we walk with people from trauma into a future they design for themselves.

Community

We believe that healing is never solitary. It happens in relationship, in trust, and in togetherness.

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