October 2008 Edition
Grassroots Reconciliation in Sierra Leone; Finding Release in Prison: A Victim’s Story; Video Review: Late Fragment;Resource Review: A Restorative Story: Mary Finds Some Money; Website of the Month: Center for Mediation, Peace and Resolution of Conflict International, Inc.
Grassroots Reconciliation in Sierra Leone
Since the end of its civil war, Sierra Leone has faced many challenges as ex-combatants and their victims return to their communities, often living side-by-side. Official mechanisms such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the U.N. backed tribunals have had limited impact for those living in rural communities who suffered the most from the war. In response, the non-governmental, human rights organization Forum of Conscience has begun to revive traditional conflict resolution measures to bring victims and ex-combatants together in reconciliation ceremonies.
Video Review: Late Fragment
Late Fragment offers an interactive DVD experience for viewers to see not only interactions in a restorative process but also the complex stories of individuals trapped into violence and trauma.
Resource Review: A Restorative Story: Mary Finds Some Money
A Restorative Story: Mary Finds Some Money is a training kit designed to teach children from ages four to eleven about restorative practice.
Website of the Month: Center for Mediation, Peace and Resolution of Conflict International, Inc.
Based in Cummings, Georgia and Quito, Ecuador, the Center for Mediation, Peace and Resolution of Conflict International, Inc. (CEMPROC) trains leaders in marginalized communities to be effective peacebuilders. Its activities include offering training for children and religious leaders, as well as study abroad opportunities for university students.
Job Openings in Restorative Justice
These position descriptions are taken verbatim from announcements received by RJ Online editors in the past month.
