Downeast Restorative Justice Training Opportunities
Are you interested in learning about restorative justice?
Join Downeast Restorative Justice on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Healthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Center, 24 Church Street, Ellsworth for a free informational session and discussion explore the philosophy of Restorative Practices, Restorative Justice, and Transformative Justice, and learn about their regional programs.
Restorative justice is a philosophical approach to justice that seeks to repair harm that has been caused by wrongdoing and incarceration by emphasizing the rehabilitation and restoration of relationships between the offender, the victim, and the community, as opposed to traditional justice models that focus primarily on punishment and retribution. The main goal of restorative justice is to bring all affected members of the community together to work to find a resolution that addresses the harm that has been caused and helps everyone to move forward.
This approach views wrongdoing as a harm done to people and relationships, rather than just a violation of laws or social rules. It seeks to address the root causes of the offending behavior while holding people accountable for their actions in a way that seeks to repair harm and restore relationships. In a restorative justice process, people are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and work to make amends to those affected by them.
Upcoming Volunteer Training Opportunities
Following an info-session, those interested in more actively engaging with Downeast Restorative Justice are invited to attend one of their upcoming Volunteer training sessions. These sessions offer a deeper dive into restorative practices as participants explore skill sets using case studies as working examples. The following sessions are scheduled for this month in Ellsworth:
Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 12 p.m. to - 2 p.m.
Thursday, February 23, 2023 - 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
To register for more information call 207-813-4574 or email leslie@downeastrestorativejustice.org.
Engaging in equitable community-based justice, Downeast Restorative Justice facilitates and promotes opportunities for community members to repair harmed relationships caused by wrongdoing and incarceration. For more information visit www.downeastrestorativejustice.org.
For more information about youth restorative justice and youth resilience email Corrie Hunkler at corrie.hunkler@healthyacadia.org or Tara Young at tara@healthyacadia.org.