Theme of this year’s event is ‘Language Matters’ Restorative Justice in Education ConferenceDate: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25, 2025Location: Campus Center at EMU, 1200 Park Rd, Harrisonburg, VirginiaCost: $350 for full-program registration. ... read more about RJE Conference celebrates 10 years at EMU
Professor Kathy Evans gives context to the increasing use of restorative justice programming in northern California schools. ... read more about Professor tapped to speak on restorative justice in California schools from Record Searchlight
Two researchers have taken the pulse of Mennonite PreK-12 education in the United States. Paul Yoder, a professor in Eastern Mennonite University’s teacher education program, partnered with colleague Peter Wiens, ... read more about Survey reflects deeply-rooted values of Mennonite education
Restorative justice in education can reduce the use of exclusionary discipline, but only if schools do it well, conclude co-authors and professors Kathy Evans, of Eastern Mennonite University, and Anne ... read more about ‘Accumulating evidence’ that RJE works: Professor co-authors policy brief to inform implementation
Most educators know that a two-hour workshop or half-day training in restorative justice merely scratches the surface. For working professionals seeking a more solid foundation, Eastern Mennonite University offers a ... read more about Valley educators complete graduate certificate in restorative justice in education
Why learn more about restorative justice in education? How will it change your perspective on your work, your educational community and even your personal life? Read on to hear reflections ... read more about New ways of working, teaching and interacting come with graduate certificate in restorative justice in education
Professor Kathy Evans offers this Lent reflection on the impact of Isaiah 58 at important times in her life. ... read more about Lent day four: Restorative Justice, Shalom and Well-Watered Gardens from The Mennonite
Students interested in careers in law enforcement, law, social work, forensics or other related fields now have the opportunity to add a criminology and restorative justice minor at Eastern Mennonite ... read more about Criminology and restorative justice minor will equip grads for diverse legal system work
Despite President Trump’s tough law-and-order rhetoric, courts and schools are finding that “restorative justice” – as an alternative to traditional punishments – can reduce offenses and save money, writes Don Ediger. ... read more about Trump’s law-and-order rhetoric prompts a closer look at restorative justice from Consortium News
When Jonathan Swartz thinks of residence life at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), he thinks of the idea behind home, a space from which and in which students learn, grow and ... read more about Jonathan Swartz named first director of residence life, student accountability and restorative justice