Restorative Justice
Trump’s law-and-order rhetoric prompts a closer look at restorative justice
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
School for Leadership Training addresses pastoral responses to a racialized and divided America
Jonathan Swartz named first director of residence life, student accountability and restorative justice
‘We don’t want differences to keep us apart’: School for Leadership Training focuses on connecting across divisiveness
Restorative justice retreat draws law enforcement practitioners for networking, resources and planning
Police talk restorative justice at local retreat
This weekend [Nov. 11-13], a small number of police chiefs will come to Harrisonburg to discuss restorative justice best practices that aim to focus more on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large. ... read more about Police talk restorative justice at local retreat from WMRA
Restorative justice ‘gives people a voice’ in the justice system
Most justice systems focus solely on law and order, but that’s not enough, Carl Stauffer, an associate professor of justice and development studies at Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, said during a Saturday morning presentation in Winchester sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Coming to the Table. ... read more about Restorative justice ‘gives people a voice’ in the justice system from Winchester Star
Police departments join Zehr Institute restorative justice retreat
Professor Kathy Evans helps ‘American Prospect’ magazine explore challenges of restorative justice in education reforms
Professor Kathy Evans is interviewed for this "American Prospect" magazine article exploring the challenges of restorative justice reforms in American education systems. ... read more about Professor Kathy Evans helps ‘American Prospect’ magazine explore challenges of restorative justice in education reforms from American Prospect