Webinar: Restorative Justice Education in the Carceral System

This webinar will highlight various curricula and recommendations for teaching restorative justice in prisons. Panelists will share their experiences relating to the lived experience of being incarcerated and learning about restorative justice, as well as tools for implementing and improving restorative justice education in carceral settings.

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Webinar: Healing and Accountability Dialogue in the Criminal Legal System

This webinar is intended for system actors and community members interested in learning about restorative justice facilitation. Panelists will share their experiences in VOD and the importance of offering an opportunity for harmed and responsible parties to engage in restorative justice practices. Presenters will share key recommendations and challenges during the implementation process.

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National Restorative Coaching Program Webinar

Join us for an informational webinar on the National Restorative Coaching Program (NRCP)! The NRCP provides restorative justice practitioners with individualized support in restorative skills, frameworks, and programmatic implementation. One-on-one coaching is delivered by restorative justice leaders who have a depth of experience from a wide range of restorative justice contexts. As a continuation of formal training, coaching aims to deepen the innate capabilities and confidence of practitioners nationwide. 

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Deadline: Restorative Justice in Legal Education Paper Proposal

We are seeking proposals for papers on the topic of integrating restorative justice in law school curriculum and culture. The papers will be presented at a two-day symposium to be held from June 17-18, 2024 at Vermont Law and Graduate School in Burlington, Vermont. Following the convening, accepted papers will be published in a themed issue of The Journal of Legal Education. This symposium will bring together a small group (approximately 20) of scholars and educators to explore the prevalence and impact of restorative justice education in law schools. Presenters will also be asked to participate in one pre-symposium and one post-symposium session to be…

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April 24: Restorative Justice in the South Webinar

Part of the Restorative Justice: A Regional Lens series highlighting restorative justice applications in different regions across the United States, this session focuses on restorative justice in the South and features community-based organizations and practitioners committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside the criminal legal system. Presenters will share recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience. Featured panelists include Lashawnda Singleton, Jasmyn Story, Kelli Burnett, Dan Kahn, JoHanna “J” Thompson, and Aparna Polavarapu.

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Webinar: Restorative Justice Storytelling

Panelists: Charlene Allen, David Ryan Castro-Harris, Carole Eady-Porcher, Jahmil Eady, Jayme Joyce, J. Stephen Brantley, Lindsey Pointer This webinar will highlight how practitioners, writers, artists, and other creatives advance restorative justice advocacy and education efforts through storytelling. Examples discussed will include novels, films, case studies, theatre, and more. Attendees will consider how media and stories influence the public’s perception of justice issues and can expand public imagination. 

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Webinar: Restorative Justice in the North

Part of the Restorative Justice: A Regional Lens webinar series, this session focuses on Restorative Justice in the North and features community-based organizations and practitioners committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside the criminal legal system. Presenters will share recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience.

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Webinar: Restorative Justice in the Midwest

Part of the Restorative Justice: A Regional Lens webinar series, this session focuses on Restorative Justice in the Midwest and features community-based organizations and practitioners committed to implementing restorative approaches that promote accountability and healing within communities and function alongside or outside the criminal legal system. Presenters will share recommendations for implementing restorative justice based on their experience.

Free