Restorative Justice
(n.). An approach to justice focused on the needs of the victims, offenders, and involved community.
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Restorative justice is a theory of justice designed to focus on harm, with cooperative processes that include many stakeholders. Restorative justice practice can evolve alongside or in place of the traditional punitive approach to wrongdoing. Properly implemented, restorative justice can transform people, relationships, communities, and lead to excellent outcomes. With deep roots in native cultures worldwide, it has become an accepted framework in the past several decades. Much of the emergence of this area in recent decades has been focused on criminal situations, though it has expanded from its formal origins into use in schools, workplaces, and beyond.
This conference brought together over 200 experts, across to learn about the details of restorative justice, offer opportunities to experience restorative justice practices, and think collectively about how restorative justice can benefit us here in Western NY.
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The morning started with the Native American Dancers from Native American Community Association culminating the morning with dance and educating us on the indigenous heritage of restorative practice
Our first Keynote, Nancy Riestenberg, spoke about her experiences with RJ and Implementing effective whole school cultures for success
Our second Keynote, Ret. Chief Len Weatherbee spoke about coordinating to bring Restorative Justice to the justice system.
VOICE Buffalo presented on Peace Hubs while Center for Resolution and Justice focused on RJ and Mediation
The afternoon was culminated by drummers and dancers from the African American Cultural Center, also tying into the indigenous roots of Restorative Practices.
PHOTOS OF WORKSHOPS AND THE DAY
Restorative
JUSTICE DAY 2018
The Native American Community Association also held a workshop, while ECRJC Youth facilitated a youth circle workshop.
SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOP LEADERS
keynote speakers
Nancy Reistenberg
Restorative Practices Specialist
Minnesota Department of Education
Ret. Chief Len Wetherbee
Program Advisor/Founder
Moultenborough, NH Police
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INDIGENOUS DANCE
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WORKSHOPS
Native American
Community Association
African American
Cultural Center
mediation speakers
Dina Thompson
President
ECRJC
Andrew Prinzing
Mediator
Center for Resolution and Justice
Julie Loesch
Child and Family Services Director
Center for Resolution and Justice
RJ PEACE HUBS
VOICE Buffalo
YOUTH RJ WORKSHOP
Dr. Diane Elze
Assoc. Prof./ Director
UB School of Social Work
Brandy Loveland
Dir. of Comm. Engagement
ECRJC
Andrew Prinzing
Principal
Enterprise Charter School
RJ VIDEO
THANKS TO
We would like to thank the following groups for their support in making this day possible:
AT THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
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UB School of Social Work
UB Graduate Student Association
UB School of Social Work GSA
UB School of Law
UB Student Wellness Team
UB Student Board I
UB LAI GSA
UB CSEP GSA
UB Judicial Affairs
UB Government and Community Relations Office of the President
UB LIS GSA
UB Judicial Affairs
IN THE COMMUNITY
Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition
567 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
ECRJC.org
VOICE Buffalo
2495 Main Street
Suite 547
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716)842-6571
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African American Cultural Center
350 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716)884-2013
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Native American Community Association
1005 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716)874-4460
It Takes A Village
900 Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716)896-7682
(716) 541-7413
https://www.facebook.com/It-Takes-A-Village-Action-Organization-288447647865234/
Center for Resolution and Justice
Child and Family Services
Tri-Main Center
2495 Main Street, Suite 357
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 362-2323
http://www.cfsbny.org/programs/mediation/
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Center for Restorative Justice-Suffolk University
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617)305-1991
http://www.suffolk.edu/college/centers/14521.php
SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS
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Nancy Reistenberg
Ret. Chief Len Wetherbee
Dina Thompson
Pete Hill
Jesse Brodka
Saafir Northington
Samantha Sugarman
Naim Dunbar
Maura Graham
ECRJC Youth Volunteers
VOICE Buffalos Circle Facilitators
Julie Loesch
African American Cultural Center Dancers and Drummers
Andrew Prinzing
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We would also like to thank, Kellina Lupas, Mike Pesarchick, Jesse Brodka, Saafir Northington, Kathryn Franco and all the volunteers and student organizers for the event. Thank you for making this possible.