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

Sal Corbin worked for 15 years in academia as a Psychology Professor before transitioning to nonprofit work. He has done workforce development training and program management as a Training Coordinator for the Maryland Harm Reduction Institute with the Behavioral Health System of Baltimore. He is now Board Chair and Facilitator for the DC Peace Team in bystander intervention, community safety, restorative justice and trauma informed care. His vision is to help others build and maintain healthy relationships with conflict transformation as the primary focus. He holds degrees in Clinical (M.S.) and Educational (PhD) Psychology.

This event has limited openings. Contact us to inquire about availability.