Introduction to Restorative Justice hosted by the DC Peace Team

Description

Facilitated by the DC Peace Team

Date: Saturday, May 17th

Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, ET

Location: ONLINE (Zoom link provided after you register and about 24 hrs. before the session)**

Register online here.

For questions, contact Jeri Fields at jerifields2001@gmail.com

Event Details: 

Restorative Justice, or "RJ," is a philosophy and set of practices that engage the community in building relationships and repairing harm through inclusive dialogue, deep understanding, and shared power.

This session will provide participants a chance to engage with both the theoretical roots and practical tactics of Restorative Justice Facilitation and Philosophy.  Participants will establish a baseline for what, where, and how Restorative Justice manifests itself in our world. Attendees will engage in community building exercises, multimedia presentation, and ample dialogue around the core tenets of "RJ." Finally, participants will have a chance to enter their very own restorative circle, designed in the model that the DC Peace Team uses in the greater Washington, DC community. This will provide attendees with a chance to see, hear, and feel what Restorative Justice in Practice looks like, leading to a deeper understanding of how effective "RJ" can be.

Objectives:

1. Present an overview of restorative justice / restorative practices

2. Explore the relationship between restorative practices and intersectionality

3. Introduce and participate in the DC Peace Team (DCPT) model for restorative circles

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Contribution:

We request payment of $50-$110 to support our work and help us better serve the community.

After completing the registration below, please submit payment today-- https://ssl.charityweb.net/dcpeaceteam/training.htm; or checks can be written out to DC Peace Team and mailed to Eli McCarthy, 7305 Baylor Ave. College Park, MD 20740.

This training is provided by the DC Peace Team, which empowers ordinary civilians to increasingly serve their communities particularly as nonviolent peacekeepers, and by extension as peacemakers and peacebuilders. The DC Peace Team lives this mission by deploying unarmed civilian protection and accompaniment units, providing training in various nonviolent skills, and facilitating dialogues and restorative justice approaches.

For more information about the DC Peace Team, please visit our website at www.dcpeaceteam.org

Facilitator(s):

Jeri Fields (she/her) is a former educator who serves in her community as a first responder chaplain with a longstanding commitment to the spiritual well-being of all of God’s people. She recently earned a Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice from Vermont Law School. Jeri is inspired by the transforming and healing powers that occur within restorative practices that offer spaces to be brave and vulnerable as personal stories are shared openly with authenticity, deep listening, and respect for others. In her professional and personal life, Jeri is passionate about restorative justice and is an enthusiastic member of the Restorative Justice family of the DC Peace Team.

Akanksha Marwah, Ph.D. (she/her) is a conflict resolution professional with a Ph.D. in Restorative Child Justice, specializing in the re-integration of children in conflict with the law. Her research highlights the transformative potential of restorative justice within child justice system. As an experienced academic, she has nurtured students at prestigious Indian institutions. Trained in mediation and restorative justice, she actively works with schools and colleges to foster conflict resolution locally and internationally. Co-founding Accords International, she promotes empathy-driven approaches worldwide. Dr. Marwah designs impactful restorative justice programs with DC Peace Team and consults for the Center for Dialogue and Resolution on youth justice projects. Her initiatives integrate compassion, empowering global communities. An advocate for equity, her work bridges institutional research with practical outreach, ensuring restorative practices are both responsive and transformative. Outside her professional life, she enjoys traveling and exploring culinary arts.