Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking

05/07/2026

GOOD NEWS!

We’ve added another Restorative Conference Facilitation Training for this June! If you were unable to attend our fall or spring sessions, now is a great time to join us!

Register online by June 5th.

05/05/2026

“Those who facilitate or mediate conflicts need foremost to bear witness rather than get lost in problem solving or advice giving. Bearing witness is honoring the strength and resilience of people on a healing journey.” — Mark Umbreit

04/30/2026

“Reconciliation is more beautiful than victory.” — Violeta Chamorro
🕊️🫱🏼‍🫲🏾☮️

04/22/2026

“The restorative justice movement is grounded in values that promote both accountability and healing for all.” — Mark Umbreit

04/20/2026

Howard Zehr’s ten signposts of RJ.

04/11/2026

Howard Zehr’s Restorative Principles. 🙌🏼

04/08/2026

Check out our amazing director, Dr. Emily Gaarder, on the SongWriter podcast. She discusses her work in RJ, pathways to healing when accountability is absent, and forgiveness. It is quite an interesting, inspiring listen!

Filmmaker and director Ali Selim speaks about his difficult father, and his old friend Carla Kihlstedt writes an art song about trauma and love

03/30/2026

Wise words from Dominic Barter.

Happy Monday!

03/27/2026

What is Restorative Justice and how can you use it everyday?

Howard Zehr gives us ten examples of how you can live restoratively. 🕊️🫂

03/12/2025

We need your voice! The Minnesota Legislature established the Office of Restorative Practices in 2023, recognizing the importance of restorative justice in strengthening communities, reducing recidivism, and supporting those who have been harmed. However, the Governor’s proposed budget threatens t...