Conferences

Listing of upcoming events related to restorative justice.

Workshop "Victim Policy and Mediation"

From the workshop announcement from the European Forum for Restorative Justice: This workshop is organised by the European Forum for Restorative Justice, in cooperation with Intervict. The workshop is organised in the framework of the Victims and Restorative Justice project, led by the European Forum for Restorative Justice. The general objective of this project is to achieve more knowledge, through empirical evidence, on the needs, experiences and position of victims when participating in restorative justice (RJ) programmes. The development of RJ has led to some questions with regard to the position of the victim and therefore this project will deal with questions at both micro- and macro-level.

Workshop "Victims and restorative justice: What method to use?"

This workshop is the third of three being organised by the European Forum for Restorative Justice. It is part of the "Victims and Restorative Justice Project." The general objective of this project is to achieve more knowledge, through empirical evidence, on the needs, experiences and position of victims when participating in restorative justice (RJ) programmes. The development of RJ has led to some questions with regard to the position of the victim and therefore this project will deal with questions at both micro- and macro-level.

Bricks and mortar of restorative justice: Built to withstand the wind of change.

On 26 January 2012, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host a webinar for juvenile justice professionals, educators, faith-based entities, community organizers and law enforcement professionals.

II congreso internacional sobre justicia restaurativa y mediación penal

The II Congreso Internacional sobre Justicia Restaurativa y Mediación Penal will explore the origins and benefits of restorative justice and penal mediation.

Inclusive Restorative Practice - Enabling Participation

From the conference announcement: Restorative Practice has been shown to meet the needs of victims and reduce re-offending in Criminal Justice; and to improve attendance and reduce exclusions and bullying in Schools. Good practice means making sure these processes are open to everyone in our communities. How do we address some of the potential barriers to participation – ensuring through good practice that restorative processes are open to all? This conference is suitable for anyone delivering restorative practice/restorative justice in schools, care homes, local authorities, police, prisons, probation, youth offending teams, workplaces and community based agencies.

Spring Intensive 2012

The Spring Intensive 2012 offered by the International Institute for Restorative Practices will consist of a two-day immersion experience in a restorative school culture and two days of professional development in restorative practices.

Justice for victims: Cross-cultural perspectives on conflict, trauma and reconciliation. 14th International Symposium of the World Society of Victimology.

From the conference website: The World Society of Victimology, together with the International Victimology Institute (INTERVICT) Tilburg, Victim Support Europe and the Leuven Institute of Criminology (LINC), are pleased to invite you to participate in the 14th International Symposium of the World Society of Victimology which will be organised from 20 untill 24 May 2012 in the World Forum in The Hague, The Netherlands. At the symposium, victimology scholars, researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students from around the world are welcome to examine and discuss current and emerging issues in the field.

Summer Peacebuilding Institute 2012

From the course announcement: Intended for people active in peacebuilding and related fields, SPI – the Summer Peacebuilding Institute – offers three 7-day sessions and one 5-day session, each with five courses running concurrently. Courses can be taken for professional skills training or master’s level academic credit. SPI offers courses that are useful and intellectually stimulating to anyone interested in learning more about peacebuilding and related fields. Participants are encouraged to reflect and to share from their own experiences in the “safe space” created by SPI. Minds and hearts are further opened with conversations outside class, laughter, volleyball, and group meals.

Connecting people -- Linking victims, offenders and communities in restorative justice

From the conference invitation: The title of the conference – Connecting people – describes the potential of restorative justice to build bridges and repair conflicts between people. Victims and offenders are not the only ones affected by crime. Frequently members of the community are greatly disturbed by violence, abuse and other crimes, but they rarely get to voice those concerns. Linking all those affected by crime and letting them express concerns, needs and wishes is what the 7th Conference of the European Forum for Restorative Justice is about.

Canadian School of Peacebuilding 2012

From the Canadian School of Peacebuilding's website: The Canadian School of Peacebuilding (CSOP), an institute of Canadian Mennonite University, offers a selection of 5-day courses each June. Courses can be taken for professional or personal development or for academic credit. The CSOP is a learning community of diverse peacebuilders who come together to learn, network and engage in peacebuilding. This requires respect, curiosity and a broad range of connecting points for both students and faculty.

Building a Worldwide Restorative Practices Learning Network

 

Certificate in Restorative Justice (delivered online)

From Simon Fraser University's website: An idea with deep roots in Aboriginal and many faith-based communities, restorative justice is enjoying a resurgence. While holding offenders responsible for repairing the damage they have done, it takes a community-minded approach to managing criminal and other conflict. The Certificate in Restorative Justice introduces you to the philosophy behind this powerful concept. Moving beyond theory, it also examines restorative practices such as mediation, conferencing, and circles, and how to use these methods in conflict situations and community development.

EMU announces online course with Howard Zehr

from Eastern Mennonite University's website: Restorative justice is a simple, intuitive concept. However, when implemented in practice, challenges and complexities arise. This course is intended for those who have some background in restorative justice, and through reading, discussion, and real-time conversations with leading practitioners and thinkers, participants will explore the principles and values of restorative justice along with challenges, dangers and pitfalls of it when put into practice.