Partnering With Police To Do Restorative Justice
In the summer of 2010, a Massachusetts man who had just retired from 33 years of policing – the last 17 as a police chief… Read more about Partnering With Police To Do Restorative Justice
Field of Practice: Restorative Justice
What Have We Learned?
Restorative justice is fragile. It hinges on people taking determined steps to relentlessly pursue their healing despite the pain it may bring. It challenges us… Read more about What Have We Learned?
Justice Amidst the Rubble: The hope of transitional justice
The heavy heat of the tropical afternoon sun was almost as oppressive as the news of ‘blanket amnesty’ being granted to all the rebel factions… Read more about Justice Amidst the Rubble: The hope of transitional justice
Crossing the Line: Racial healing in a family and community
Coming to the Table, a program of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, seeks to heal the persistent wounds of racism related to the legacy… Read more about Crossing the Line: Racial healing in a family and community
I Bring My Work Home With Me
As a dad to two young, beautiful children, I am very aware of the challenges of being a parent. I know the immense joy of… Read more about I Bring My Work Home With Me
In Somaliland, the Camel is King
Camels are central to Somaliland culture and sustainability issues, but it wasn’t until my third visit there that I actually saw these important creatures. I… Read more about In Somaliland, the Camel is King
The journey of bringing restorative justice to James Madison University
The journey of bringing restorative justice to James Madison University’s Office of Judicial Affairs has been one of the most fulfilling endeavors I have ever… Read more about The journey of bringing restorative justice to James Madison University
Head of in-take team for school system
Nathan Barge, MA ’99 Harrisonburg, Virginia As director of the “Welcome Center” of the Harrisonburg public school system, Nathan Barge leads the team that registers,… Read more about Head of in-take team for school system
Founder, restorative justice center
Wilbur “Willy” Bontrager ’69, MA ’99 Shortsville, New York In the late 1960s, around the time of his first stint as an EMU student, Willy… Read more about Founder, restorative justice center
Activist, amateur filmmaker, father
Jeff Heie, MA ’00 Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England Before enrolling in EMU in 1996, Jeff Heie and his soon-to-be-wife Tammy Krause joined two other volunteers in… Read more about Activist, amateur filmmaker, father