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Zehr Institute restorative justice experts tapped by media in the aftermath of Charleston church shooting

June 25, 2015Last updated July 19, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

With the complex concepts of forgiveness and healing at the forefront in recent media coverage of the Charleston church shooting, Eastern Mennonite University professors Howard Zehr, PhD, and Carl S.

Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr ‘roasted’ during the celebration of anniversary edition of ‘Changing Lenses’

May 29, 2015Last updated March 9, 2017 by Randi B. Hagi and Lauren Jefferson

The Renaissance Mennonite. A friendly service dog. A teddy bear. A creative prankster. Hot Rod Howie. Many names were tossed at Howard Zehr the night of May 23, as his

Center for Justice and Peacebuilding announces new restorative justice certificate

April 3, 2014Last updated April 16, 2014 by Aaron Kishbaugh

This summer, Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) will introduce a new certificate program for restorative justice practitioners. The program is open to all interested in furthering

“Where There Was Despair, They Saw Hope” – Summer Peacebuilding Institute 2013 Wraps Up

June 24, 2013Last updated July 26, 2013 by Chris Edwards

Many of the 196 attendees at this year’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) had survived devastating loss and trauma. Yet the final week of that gathering at Eastern Mennonite University began

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