RP Washington County

The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have long been home to people with a passion and heart for weaving justice, mercy, and the pursuit of healthy relationships into a tapestry supportive of healthy community relationships. Chicago will be the home of the 2022 NACRJ Conference in July. This gathering will provide an opportunity for educators, changemakers and advocates to come together and contribute to the conversations around the meaning of “justice” to weave restorative justice philosophy and practices into all aspects of our world: personal, interpersonal, community, systemic and structural.

Learn more about the conference in Chicago and register here: https://bit.ly/33o23Z2

Early Registration Deadline is January 7th - register now to take advantage of reduced registration fees!

MCPS leaders say school safety requires communication, restorative justice practices Presentation comes after violent incidents in schools have raised alarms

RP Webinar

Restorative School Culture with Michelle Stowe (Ireland) and Nancy Riestenberg (USA) Restorative School Culture with Michelle Stowe (Ireland) and Nancy Riestenberg (USA). Online registration by Cvent

Teen Peace Circles hosted by Washington County Public Library

Teen Peace Circle | Washington County Free Library A Peace Circle is a conversation format that gives everyone a chance to share and to listen. All parties are given the opportunity to discuss a community issue, its impacts, and what is required to move forward. Those who harm are invited to take responsibility and make amends. Those who are harmed....

PEACE CIRCLES WILL BE CANCELED TODAY. We are hoping for nice weather for a safe, socially distanced, in-person circle on Thursday, April 15th. Hope to see you then. In the mean time, PEACE be with you and your families.

Dismantle the playground to prison pipeline.

Biden orders DOJ to end private prison contracts as part of racial equity push President Biden signed four additional executive actions after laying out his racial equity plan at the White House.