Adjunct professor Hilary Moore writes in the American Bar Association Journal, "In a truly egalitarian society, a woman’s value will not be measured by her ability to reach the traditional, male definition of success. I love the law, and maybe I didn’t abandon it after all. Maybe I’m just traveling the scenic route, headed toward my own definition of success." ... read more about Criminology professor, former DA talks about her unconventional path in the legal profession from American Bar Association Journal
Restorative Justice
CJP Professor Johonna Turner named co-director of Zehr Institute
As it enters its seventh year, the Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice has named a new leader. Johonna Turner, a professor at EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, began serving ... read more about CJP Professor Johonna Turner named co-director of Zehr Institute
EMU community mourns death of professor who helped to shape the university’s peace and justice ethos
Ray Gingerich, a professor of theology and ethics who inspired generations of students to think in new ways about their callings and helped to shape Eastern Mennonite University’s strong ethos ... read more about EMU community mourns death of professor who helped to shape the university’s peace and justice ethos
Valley educators complete graduate certificate in restorative justice in education
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
New ways of working, teaching and interacting come with 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
First master’s in restorative justice graduate builds on past to share his vision of justice
When Gregory Winship begins teaching a new course of conflict transformation training at a minimum-security prison in Missouri, he waits until the second session to share his past. “The first ... read more about First master’s in restorative justice graduate builds on past to share his vision of justice
NPR: Meet the first graduate of EMU’s MA in Restorative Justice program
After serving two decades in prison for complicity to murder, Gregory Winship was granted parole in 2010. Just a few days ago, in Harrisonburg, he became the first to receive a master’s degree in restorative justice from Eastern Mennonite University. WMRA’s Christopher Clymer Kurtz reports. ... read more about NPR: Meet the first graduate of EMU’s MA in Restorative Justice program from WMRA/NPR
EMU confers nearly 500 degrees at 99th Commencement
Under a large white tent sheltering hundreds in the audience from sunny skies, Eastern Mennonite University hosted its 99th Commencement Sunday afternoon, April 30. “The Bible commands us to ‘enlarge ... read more about EMU confers nearly 500 degrees at 99th Commencement
Zehr Institute webinar and online course focus on police-community partnerships and restorative justice practices
This course has been postponed until fall 2017. Please contact the Zehr Institute program director at patience.kamau@emu.edu for more information. The Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice announces a special webinar ... read more about Zehr Institute webinar and online course focus on police-community partnerships and restorative justice practices
EMU students see restorative justice principles in action during annual visit to Graterford correctional facility
Each year, a group of undergraduate and graduate students from Eastern Mennonite University studying restorative justice travel to Graterford State Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania for a unique opportunity to learn ... read more about EMU students see restorative justice principles in action during annual visit to Graterford correctional facility