JP Godowski Consulting

11/22/2022

Check out these videos from NCORJ (Vermont Law and Graduate School, University of Vermont, and University of San Diego) answering the question, “What is Restorative Justice?” for International Restorative Justice Week, including my video on the call for critical praxis in RP/RJ work.

https://lnkd.in/e2wn5ExP

"What is restorative justice?" This is an important question that can be difficult to answer. If we want restorative justice to take root in the criminal justice system and beyond, it is essential that we find creative and concise ways to communicate restorative justice to the public. In recognition...

11/07/2022

With elections approaching this week, I wanted to share a resource I created during the 2020 elections for the residential community I work with on a university campus. This might be helpful for other Residence Life/Student Affairs practitioners as a facilitator guide for either intentional 1:1 conversations or circle practices about election week self care.

You can view this and other circle guides on my website!
https://www.jpgodowski.com/resources



https://www.jpgodowski.com/post/election-week-self-care-facilitator-guides

A version of this guide was originally published on LinkedIn on November 3, 2020 This facilitator guide was created for a university residential community during the 2020 Presidential Elections. Feel free to utilize and adapt this resource if you are looking for additional ways to support groups, te...

05/11/2022

RP Community Newsletter: Thursday Circle Tomorrow Night! - https://mailchi.mp/c8483440b707/rpcs-8955641

04/16/2022

During our last virtual Circle with the Tompkins County Public Library, we discussed how to make inclusive decisions and how to invite, gather, and engage people in a decision-making process by exploring the "Six Conversations." Use this Circle Facilitator Guide with teams and organization members to explore decision-making and fair processes within your community.
I find this circle very helpful in creating space for vulnerable and courageous conversations among teams and leaders to purposefully accept an invitation to gather, explore possibility, and discuss personal experiences about restorative and inclusive decision-making.

Use this Circle Facilitator Guide with teams and organization members to explore decision-making and fair processes within your community. Welcome to the Space of the Circle. MINDFULNESS MOMENT Pause, breathe, and listen to the sound. OPENING Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no no...

04/14/2022

RP Community Newsletter: Thursday Circle Canceled & New Facilitator Guide - https://mailchi.mp/18d016a5ede1/rpcs-8875949

03/14/2022

RP Community Newsletter 3.14: New Facilitator Guide Available - https://mailchi.mp/1f4bf1a9d42f/rpcs-8860269

03/12/2022

New Circle Facilitator Guide is up on the website: Restorative Questions
Use this Facilitator Guide with students, teams, and community members to practice asking and answering Restorative questions to build healthy, authentic relationships with others.
jpgodowski.com/post/restorative-questions

Use this Circle Facilitator Guide with students, teams, and community members to practice asking and answering Restorative questions to learn how to build healthy, authentic relationships with others. Welcome to the Space of the Circle. MINDFULNESS MOMENT Pause, breathe, and listen to the sound. OPE...

03/09/2022

RP Community Newsletter 3.9.22: Community Circle Tomorrow Night - https://mailchi.mp/e01a3cee17a7/rpcs-8858917